Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks is speaking out after The Daily Caller, a conservative-leaning news site, posted a video featuring the actor and the Eagles' Glenn Frey emceeing an event at the private St. Matthew's Parish School in Pacific Palisades in 2004.

Why did this come up? A guy wearing blackface in the video.

The ostensibly shocking footage shows a fellow parent at the school dressed in what apparently was his interpretation of an African tribal costume:

Guy in Blackface With Tom Hanks at Fundraiser

Hanks responded to the blackface video in a statement today:

"For years I emceed the annual fundraising auction for my kids' school. Back in '04, I was blindsided when one of the parents got up on the stage in a costume that was hideously offensive then and is hideously offensive now."

"What is usually a night of food and drink for a good cause was, regrettably, marred by an appalling few moments."

Hanks and Rita Wilson's youngest son, Truman, is 16, and has since left St. Matthew's, which only runs until eighth grade. The school had no comment.

"It is St. Matthew's Parish School's policy not to comment on any press inquiries regarding fundraisers or other school events," a rep for the school said.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close arrives in theaters Christmas Day.

Who better to anchor a film about a day no American will forget - September 11, 2001 - than two of America's favorite stars, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock.

The movie focuses on an 11-year-old who lost his father in that day's terrorist attacks, and tells the story of him embarking on a journey through New York City.

His efforts to find the lock to a key his dad left behind, and the people and items he encounters along the way, tell a unique, but relatable and poignant story.

Check out the official trailer below and see what you think:

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Trailer

Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks should really star in every movie together.

Aside from their talent, the mega-stars have incredible chemistry together, on-screen and off-screen. Last night, in order to promote Larry Crowne, the duo appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman.

But they did more than just chat. They played The Newlywed Game! Does Julia know Tom's middle name, or his favorite Julia Roberts film? Watch and find out now!

Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts on The Late Show

Tom Hanks is a man of many talents.

Visiting Univision Deportes' Despierta America Tuesday to promote Larry Crowne, the actor decided to also liven up the weather segment of the Spanish-language program, getting his DANCE on with co-host Chiquinquira Delgado!

We haven't the slightest idea what Larry Crowne is about. But we're grateful it exists, 'cause we have now been treated to Tom Hanks dancing, having no clue how green screens work, and yelling random temperatures in Spanish:

Tom Hanks Dances on Despierta America

Last night on The Late Show with David Letterman, Jim Carrey pulled an interesting move by ripping off an old story of Tom Hanks' almost verbatim.

Ironically, the unoriginal story made for pretty original comedy.

Making the rounds to promote Mr. Popper's Penguins, Carrey did his best Hanks impersonation, only without any indication that he was doing one.

Until Letterman called him on it, of course ...

Jim Carrey Steals Tom Hanks Story

Carrey recreated one of Hanks' more memorable visits to the Late Show from 2009, retelling Tom's story involving his dogs encountering a skunk.

Comedy cover? Just-for-kicks gag? Paying homage to an interview that neither Tom Hanks, Letterman or anyone else expected would be paid homage to? 

Call it what you want, it was vintage Carrey.

Give Chet Haze credit. The 21-year old college student is trying to break into show business on his own, distancing himself from a father who has won two Academy Awards and is generally considered one of the greatest actors in history.

Indeed, the Northwestern theater major's real name is Chet Hanks. He's the son of Tom Hanks.

Chet has garnered buzz this week for the release of "White and Purple," an ode to partying that's a remix of Khalifa's "Black and Yellow." Listen to the single now:

Chet Hanks Raps

Despite lyrics that include "White kicks/Purple kush/This is college/Hittin' blunts after hittin' books," the sophomore says: "I don't think it's something that should cause anybody to be angry or offend anyone."

And as for this famous father? Chet says he's proud of his last name, but "I'm not my dad. I am my own person."

Academy Award winners Tom Hanks, George Clooney and Al Pacino are not names we normally associate with the small screen, but all were at the Emmys last night.

Recognized for their performances, producing efforts and general awesomeness, these big screen legends each dressed to impress ... but who looked the best?

Tom and George both rocked the bow time and went clean cut, while Al was his typical, slightly disheveled self. Hooooooah! Vote in our style survey below ...

Which of these acting legends looked best?