Tom Hanks’ son ensured his debut on a talk show would be unforgettable by recreating one of the most iconic moments in daytime television history.
The actor, known for his role as Travis Bugg in *Running Point*, appeared on *The Drew Barrymore Show* on Tuesday, March 18, and decided to pay homage to Tom Cruise’s famous couch-jumping incident from *The Oprah Winfrey Show*.
“This is my first time ever on a talk show,” the 34-year-old Hanks revealed to a visibly stunned Drew Barrymore. However, he wasn’t there just for a casual conversation—he had something special in mind. “There’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” he hinted, before asking for Barrymore’s approval to proceed.
To ensure the audience was fully engaged, Hanks rallied them, saying, “This will only work if you all cheer really loudly. You’ve got to scream, lose your minds—otherwise, I’ll just look ridiculous.”
The crowd, naturally, didn’t disappoint.
After a quick three-second countdown, Hanks sprang onto the couch, arms raised, perfectly mimicking Cruise’s unforgettable 2005 moment when he exuberantly jumped for joy while expressing his love for Katie Holmes.
Barrymore couldn’t contain her laughter as Hanks fully embraced the bit, even dropping to one knee and pumping his fist in triumph—just as Cruise had done nearly two decades earlier.
“Okay, that was good,” Hanks remarked as he settled back into his seat, clearly satisfied with his performance. To ensure the reference wasn’t lost on anyone, he turned to the audience and asked, “Did you all get the reference?”
Barrymore immediately caught on.
“Oh my God, Tom Cruise? Yes, of course!” she exclaimed. “I absolutely love it!”
Hanks’ lively tribute comes just as the 20th anniversary of Cruise’s legendary talk show moment approaches—proving that some pop culture milestones are simply too memorable to fade away.
