Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Tom Hanks' Niece Just Threw A Massive Tantrum After Getting Booted Off Reality Competition Show

Tom Hanks; ABC screenshot of Carly Reeves
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images; ABC

Carly Reeves admitted that she's a 'very dramatic person' after her meltdown following her elimination from 'Claim to Fame' in the season two premiere.

The second season of the reality show Claim to Fame kicked off with a bang after contestant Carly Reeves was revealed to be the niece of renowned actor Tom Hanks during the premiere episode.

However, her journey on the show took a turn when she was eliminated early and threw a massive tantrum on camera that left her fellow cast members and fans in shock.


As the season premiere unfolded, contestant Hugo exposed Reeves' familial connection to Hanks, which had been subtly hinted at earlier in the show through a park bench reminiscent of Hanks' iconic film, Forrest Gump.

Reeves' emotional response took a more intense turn once she retreated to her room. Outbursts of anger and frustration filled the air as she voiced her disappointment about not having the opportunity to showcase her skills in the challenges and lamented her early departure.

Her castmates, who overheard the commotion, were taken aback by the level of drama that unfolded.

You can watch the moment in the video below.

Upon being eliminated, Reeves said:

“I’m just a little shocked. I didn’t realize that he was going to pick me. I was not expecting this at all."

She then proceeded to yell loudly about her early elimination as she went to pack her bags:

“I didn't even get to do any challenges. I don’t deserve this. I should have more camera time. I should be here longer!”

No one was impressed by Reeves' complete lack of decorum.


In an interview with Entertainment Weekly following the episode's airing, Reeves offered insight into her emotional reaction and the factors that contributed to her outburst.

She admitted to overreacting but described herself as an "emotional" and "dramatic" person:

“Yeah, I was really upset. I think I overreacted a little bit, but I'm an emotional, very dramatic person. I was really angry that I didn't get a chance to play as long as some of [the] other contestants.”
“I mean, there was no one to be angry at. I was just angry in general at myself, and at the fact that I was going home."
"And then that turned to complete despair and sadness. I even say, like, ‘I should get more camera time!’ That's just so silly of me to say."
"But I also was just saying things out of my mouth.”

Reeves disclosed that she informed her famous uncle about her participation on the show and subsequent elimination.

She recounted the amusing conversation, mentioning that she told Hanks his clue was a bench, to which he initially responded with confusion. After explaining the game's concept of clues from his movies, Hanks grasped the idea and expressed his understanding.

Reeves expressed her desire for Hanks to watch the episode, hoping to entertain him rather than embarrass him "because I think it's hilarious" and he is "happy for me no matter what."

More from Entertainment/tv-and-movies

Sarah Jessica Parker
Marc Piasecki/WireImage

Sarah Jessica Parker Claps Back At Conservative Critics Who Want Her To 'Shut Up' About Politics And 'Act'

Nothing seems to get conservatives' goats quite like celebrities having political opinions—well, liberal and leftist celebrities, anyway.

They seem to love it when weird right-wing celebs like Kevin Sorbo get on the internet and say bizarre, usually counterfactual nonsense, or when JK Rowling does her darnedest to make her legacy not about Harry Potter but about her weird obsession with trans people.

Keep ReadingShow less
Ann Coulter
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Ann Coulter Faces Fierce Backlash After Saying 'We Didn't Kill Enough Indians' In Deleted Post

Far-right provocateur Ann Coulter is facing fierce criticism after she made a genocidal remark in a now-deleted post on X in response to University of Minnesota professor and Navajo Nation member Melanie Yazzie's speech about colonization.

Yazzie, in a speech at last year's annual Socialism Conference, said "decolonization is the only thing that is going to save us as a species" during a panel hosted by Red Nation, a Native American nonprofit that advocates for Palestinian and Native American rights. She also said that the United States is the "greatest predator empire that has ever existed" and said it should be dismantled.

Keep ReadingShow less
James Gunn
Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage

James Gunn Bluntly Fires Back At 'Jerks' Who Criticize Superman's Pro-Immigrant Themes

Superman director James Gunn issued a response to the "jerks" who criticize the political themes inherent to the superhero's story, expressing his hope that seeing the movie will "make people a little nicer."

Speaking with The Times of London, Gunn stressed that the story of Superman is more relevant than ever considering the ongoing political turmoil in the United States largely centered around the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Keep ReadingShow less

Things People Do In Relationships That Seem Sweet But Are Actually Toxic

Content Warning: Controlling and Toxic Relationship Behaviors

We've all either been involved in or witnessed a relationship where we saw something that we thought was cute or sweet at first, but we eventually found the behavior to be troubling or "too much."

Keep ReadingShow less
A piggy bank surrounded by loose change.
coin bank

'Poor Person Habits' People Won't Give Up No Matter How Rich They Get

When money is tight, we look for every possible way to avoid spending it.

As much as we might find ourselves missing out on some of the nicer things life has to offer, we find ourselves contented by the fact that we will always have enough money in our bank accounts to pay our bills on time.

Keep ReadingShow less