In a recent turn of events at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, actress Rita Wilson took to social media to set the record straight and dispel headlines claiming that she and her husband, beloved actor Tom Hanks, were engaged in a heated altercation with a man on the red carpet. Wilson, 66, addressed the issue with a screenshot of a Daily Mail article that alleged tension between the couple during the premiere of their latest collaboration, “Asteroid City,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson.
The headline in question read, “Tom Hanks ‘Embroiled In Heated Altercation’ At ‘Asteroid City’ Premiere In Cannes.” Wilson’s response to the article came in the form of a caption accompanying the screenshot, where she explained the context behind the images and emphasized that the truth often fails to sell stories. She wrote, “This is called I can’t hear you. People are screaming. What did you say? Where are we supposed to go? But that doesn’t sell stories! Nice try. Go see Asteroid City!”
Wilson’s astute observation sheds light on the manipulative tactics employed by some media outlets, which often prioritize sensationalism over accurate reporting. Instead of allowing the misleading headlines to linger, Wilson encouraged fans to focus on their highly anticipated film, “Asteroid City,” a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of a Junior Stargazer convention in the 1950s. The movie promises to explore the disruption caused by world-changing events, as a star-studded cast including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Carell, Margot Robbie, Bryan Cranston, and Jeffrey Wright brings the story to life.
Interestingly, the man who appeared in the photographs alongside Wilson and Hanks, later identified as festival employee Vincent Chaplain, also came forward to clarify the situation. Chaplain took to Twitter, revealing that he was merely assisting the couple with directions and providing context to their actions on the red carpet. He humorously mentioned that he was not a security personnel, but rather someone who was asked if Wilson and Hanks should return to the start of the mat with the rest of the film crew.
Rita Wilson is speaking out after photos of her and husband Tom Hanks appear to scold somebody at the Cannes Film Festival. pic.twitter.com/3hGVjUReJ1
— Inside Edition (@InsideEdition) May 25, 2023
