Tom Hanks attending a formal red carpet event in a tuxedo.
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Tom Hanks Shut Down Ryan Fitzpatrick at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Over a Fashion Faux Pas

Ryan Fitzpatrick thought he was getting a celeb shoutout from Hollywood royalty, but Tom Hanks only had one thing to say about his wedding headwear.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Ryan Fitzpatrick thought he was about to share a legendary Hollywood moment with Tom Hanks at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s high-profile wedding. Instead, the veteran NFL quarterback got a swift reality check from the Oscar-winning actor regarding basic wedding guest fashion etiquette. Recounting the hilarious exchange on an episode of his *Fitz and Whit* podcast, the 43-year-old sports analyst explained that he noticed the iconic movie star locking eyes with him across the room. When Hanks pointed directly at him and began walking over, Fitzpatrick assumed the actor recognized him from his football career and was approaching to say hello.

What did Tom Hanks say to Ryan Fitzpatrick?

The interaction took a sharp turn the second Hanks reached him. Rather than exchanging pleasantries, the *Forrest Gump* star went straight to calling out Fitzpatrick’s choice of headwear. According to the former quarterback, Hanks informed him that wearing a top hat to a wedding was a massive social blunder, emphasizing that such attire should be worn exclusively by the groom. Hanks didn't linger to engage in small talk after dropping the style critique. Once he delivered the warning about the formal attire faux pas, he immediately turned around and strolled away, leaving the former athlete stunned.

Tom Hanks attending a formal red carpet event in a tuxedo.
Tom Hanks attending a formal red carpet event in a tuxedo.

Was Tom Hanks joking about the top hat?

Reflecting on the encounter, Fitzpatrick admitted he was completely baffled by the interaction. He noted that the actor seemed to be split down the middle—half serious about the fashion breach and half delivering a cheeky joke. Regardless of the tone, one detail became crystal clear to the retired player: Hanks had absolutely no clue he was speaking to a former pro football star. Fitzpatrick, who attended the lavish ceremony as a longtime friend of Kelce, conceded that to Hanks, he was simply the random guest who committed a huge style sin. While the moment was slightly humiliating, getting scolded by Hollywood royalty at the biggest celebrity nuptials of the year makes for an unforgettable wedding story.

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Did Tom Hanks criticize Ryan Fitzpatrick's outfit?
Yes, Ryan Fitzpatrick revealed on his podcast that Tom Hanks approached him at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding to tell him that wearing a top hat was a major faux pas reserved for the groom.
Did Tom Hanks know who Ryan Fitzpatrick was at the wedding?
According to Fitzpatrick, Hanks did not recognize him as an NFL veteran and only approached him because of his controversial choice of headwear.