Tom Hanks is known for his random acts of kindness. The Forrest Gump star has helped girl scouts sell cookies, and even sent a brand-new coffee machine to the White House press corps.

 

It’s safe to say that the Castaway star has a big heart, and in more recent times, Tom took some time out of his book tour to help one man out with a very romantic gesture.

 

Superfan Nikki Young was rather disappointed when she missed out on the chance to ask Tom, who is her all-time favourite actor, a question during his Q&A session at the Texas Book Festival.

 

She expressed her love for the Sully star, "I have been a fan of Tom Hanks since 1982 when I first saw Bosom Buddies. I followed his career and loved, laughed, cried, and sighed at every movie. He was my happy place.”

 

The fan admitted that she started sulking when she didn’t get to ask him a question, “I immediately turned into a bratty child. Pouting because I didn’t get to submit a question.”

 

 

Her supportive husband Ryan held her hand and reminded her to appreciate the fact that Tom Hanks was sitting right in front of them.

 

Nikki was stunned when Tom revealed that her boyfriend had a very special question to ask. Tom read out the question on Ryan’s behalf, he said, “Nikki, will you marry me?”

 

The audience cheered as Ryan got down on one knee, but Tom wanted the couple to make the most of their grand moment. The actor asked the couple to come up on stage for the big moment. Tom joked with Nikki saying, “You can say no if you want to.”

 

Despite her state of shock, Nikki said yes. Tom embraced the couple and congratulated them.

 

 

After their special moment, Tom told the happy couple to return to their seats, “Sit back down the two of you, you nutty kids. Be good!”

 

Nikki described the surprise as the greatest moment of her life, “I went from disappointment to shock to ugly tears in 10 seconds flat —but, all tears of joy.”

 

She couldn't believe how lucky she was to experience such a special moment, with her two favourite men, “I got to live a real romantic comedy moment with my love, Ryan McFarling, co-starring Tom Hanks!”

 

It’s safe to say Nikki and Ryan will never forget the day they became engaged.

 

She didn’t get the chance to ask Tom her question about his career, but we’re sure Nikki will agree that Ryan’s question was far better than asking Tom if he “still knows the piano dance number from Big?”

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