Actor Carly Reeves, the niece of actor Tom Hank, became a viral sensation after she had a major meltdown on national television.

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Tom Hanks and his niece Carly, who is 39 years old, share a close bond despite their contrasting personalities. Carly’s mother is the sister of Tom Hanks’ wife, Rita Wilson, creating a familial connection between the two.

Who is Carly Reeves?

Carly Reeves is a budding actor. She had the chance to interact with the kids of some of Hollywood’s most prestigious figures from an early age while growing up in Los Angeles. She went to a prominent all-girls private school as a teen that was renowned for its opulence and exclusivity.

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Carly started her acting career after being inspired by her well-known uncle Tom Hanks. She began pursuing acting in college and has since been actively working to make a name for herself in the field. Carly has amassed several modest appearances over the years in a variety of films and TV episodes, some of which, ironically, also starred her uncle. 

Recently she made it to the headlines after she had a major meltdown on national television. Reeves had a meltdown on the most recent episode of ABC’s “Claim to Fame” which will live in shame. People with famous family members compete in this reality show by attempting to identify one other’s, famous relatives.

Carly’s time on the program was regrettably brief as she became the first contestant to be eliminated. Her dismissal from the competition resulted from her fellow cast members quickly figuring out that Tom Hanks was her uncle. Her extreme reaction seemed to have been brought on by learning of her renowned link, making her meltdown stand out among the competitors.

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She, in her meltdown, said she has been honest about how much of an influence Tom Hanks has had on her over the years. She’s been outspoken about the special place he occupies in her heart and has frequently referred to him as the father figure she never had.