Tom Hanks has long been a beloved figure in Hollywood, but his recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live” has left fans buzzing with concern. During the Five-Timers Club segment, viewers noticed something unsettling: Hanks, 68, seemed to be hiding trembling hands.
The moment sparked speculation about his health, overshadowing what was supposed to be a celebration featuring Martin Short, Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, and John Mulaney.
Clips from the show’s Instagram account were flooded with comments from worried fans. “Is Tom Hanks’ hand shaking?” one viewer asked, while others chimed in with similar observations.
Throughout the segment, Hanks appeared to keep his hands either clasped to a chair, folded in his lap, or behind his back, making it harder to confirm what many thought they saw.
This isn’t the first time fans have raised concerns. A year ago, on “The Graham Norton Show”, Hanks displayed similar hand tremors, prompting speculation. At the time, viewers attributed it to age—after all, nearing 70 often comes with changes in motor function.
But others weren’t so quick to dismiss the signs, recalling a moment in 2022 when Hanks struggled with visible shaking while promoting the “Elvis” biopic in Australia. Coupled with his earlier admission of managing type II diabetes since 2013, the incidents have fueled questions about his overall health.
Medical experts have weighed in, but answers remain elusive. Dr. Stuart Fischer, a seasoned physician, suggested Parkinson’s disease as a potential explanation, noting that hand tremors can be an early symptom.
Dr. Robert H. Eckel, a board member of the American Diabetes Association, pointed out that hypoglycemia, a condition linked to low blood sugar in type II diabetes, might also lead to shaking hands.
While fans speculate, the real concern lies in ensuring Hanks has access to proper medical care.
Whether it’s a benign tremor, a result of diabetes management, or something more serious, one thing is clear: the world wants this Hollywood icon to stay healthy and strong for years to come.
