Fascinating Facts About ‘Forrest Gump’

Questionable Age Gaps

Sally Field is Hollywood royalty who has two Oscars to her name. Her casting as Momma Gump added much compassion and charm needed for the start of the film as we get to know our characters.

Amazingly, Sally Field is only 10 years older than Tom Hanks in real life. Amazingly, with makeup and good acting, we can hardly tell how close they are in age. Did you notice how close these two were in age and do you think it affected the film at all?