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A video depicting Tom Hanks dancing in a Rabbi’s attire has gone viral, along with comments claiming that he has converted to Judaism and relocated to Israel. However, it has been confirmed that the viral video is fake news, as it actually originates from an older 2014 video.
In the original video, Hanks attended the marriage function of Justin Bieber’s Jewish manager and showcased his dance moves. In the midst of a significant political scandal, various false news stories are circulating on the internet, defaming several celebrities.
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Debunking The Viral Video Of Tom Hanks
An X user, who goes by @TheOfficial1984, posted a video ofTom Hanksthat quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons. In the video, theForrest Gumpactor is seen wearing a Rabbi costume and dancing at a Jewish function. The user claimed in the captions that Hanks had converted to Judaism and fled to Israel following the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s client list.
🚨BREAKING🚨 Tom Hanks converts to Judaism and flees to Israel following the release of the Epstein client list.
Sources say he was greeted with a massive welcome celebration upon his arrival.pic.twitter.com/NAvlHYOmSz
— 1984 (@TheOfficial1984)June 15, 2025
The user also shared that Hanks received a grand celebration upon his arrival in Israel. However, it was revealed that the video was taken out of context, as other X users pointed out below the viral post. According to a 2014Times of Israelarticle, the video was originally posted online byJustin Bieberwhen Hanks attended the wedding of Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun.
A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)
In the video, Hanks danced to Montell Jordan’s 1995 classic,This Is How We Do It, at Braun’s wedding ceremony with Yael Cohen. The yarmulke and tallit were worn for cultural purposes and shouldn’t confuse fans, as Hanks converted only once in his life to his wife’s faith, the Greek Orthodox Church. The ceremony was also attended by other celebrities, including Ed Sheeran, Sophia Bush, and Carly Rae Jepsen.
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Tom Hanks Has Been A Target Of Previous Fake News Incidents
Tom Hanks has faced false allegations on multiple occasions, with some netizens attempting to portray him as a pdophile. He came under brutal social media criticism for allegedly calling a young girl“sxy baby”at a beauty pageant. However, the clip showing the incident was taken out of context from a parody show onJimmy Kimmel Live!. A fact-check report by theAssociated Presslater debunked this misinformation.
In another case of fake social media news, Hanks was falsely accused of flying on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet. When the flight logs were leaked to the media, many users claimed that thePhiladelphiaactor was among the passengers. However, a fact-check conducted byReutersfound that neither his name nor his initials appeared on any of the log documents.
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The attacks against Tom Hanks and several other celebrities have escalated, particularly in anticipation of the release of a list containing more than 150 names of Epstein’s clients by a New York court.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
