Tom Hanks has shared a playful take on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, offering advice for the couple ahead of their wedding. Speaking exclusively at the June 9 premiere of a Pixar film in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actor joked that “the man must make the waffles on Sunday,” drawing on his own long marriage to Rita Wilson, which has lasted 38 years.
Hanks, 69, appeared amused by the idea of Swift and Kelce’s romance becoming a headline-making cultural event, but his comments were lighthearted rather than serious. The actor’s remark reflected his view that successful relationships often involve simple acts of care and routine, framed in a humorous way. His marriage to Wilson has long been one of Hollywood’s most enduring, and he used that experience to add a small piece of advice for the pop star and the NFL tight end.
The conversation also turned to Swift’s connection to the Toy Story franchise, where Hanks has voiced Woody since 1995. He reacted to Swift’s new song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which is tied to Toy Story 5, saying he was pleasantly surprised by it. Hanks said the track was brought to his attention only on the day it was released, and he joked that the secrecy around it was “diabolical.”
He explained that he is not included in the decision-making circle behind such announcements, saying there is a “brain trust” involved that he is not part of. For that reason, he said he simply follows instructions and does what he is told. The remark underscored the collaborative and tightly managed nature of major entertainment projects, especially those tied to major franchises and high-profile artists.
Hanks’ comments combined humor, affection, and a touch of surprise, highlighting the unusual intersection of Swift’s pop star influence, Kelce’s sports fame, and the enduring popularity of Pixar’s Toy Story series. His light joke about waffles and his reaction to the song both added to the buzz surrounding Swift’s expanding presence in entertainment.
The exchange offered another example of how Swift’s personal life and creative work continue to generate wide public interest, while also showing Hanks in his familiar role as a warm, witty observer of pop culture.
