Five Star Gift Ideas

Here are a few gift ideas for your mom that are Tom Hanks-themed:

1. Tom Hanks movies: You can gift your mom a collection of her favorite Tom Hanks movies. It could include her top picks such as "Forrest Gump," "Sleepless in Seattle," "You've Got Mail," "Saving Private Ryan," and "Cast Away."

2. Tom Hanks memoir: You can gift your mom a copy of Tom Hanks' memoir, "Uncommon Type: Some Stories." Your mom can read about the experiences and stories that shaped Tom Hanks' life.

3. Tom Hanks merchandise: You can gift your mom some Tom Hanks merchandise, such as a T-shirt with his face or favorite movie quote, a coffee mug with his picture, or a poster of her favorite Tom Hanks movie.

4. Tom Hanks virtual experience: Since COVID-19 has disrupted in-person events, consider gifting your mom a virtual experience of watching Tom Hanks perform in a theater or sharing a story from his life for an hour-long session.

5. Tom Hanks autograph: Show your mom that you went the extra mile by getting her an autographed photo of Tom Hanks. You can find an autographed photo at online marketplaces such as eBay or Amazon.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she gave birth to you.