Veteran star Tom Hanks won his first Oscar for best actor for essaying the role of a gay man with HIV in Jonathan Demme’s 1993 legal drama ‘Philadelphia’. 30 years apart, the actor now feels no straight actor would no longer be able to play the openly gay character today.

Tom Hanks says no straight actor would do a gay ‘Philadelphia’ role in modern times

Anne Hathaway got emotional on Thursday remembering the late director Jonathan Demme as she accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Demme directed Hathaway in the 2008 drama "Rachel Getting Married" and died two years ago at age 73. Hathaway appeared to wipe away a tear as she remembered the man she called her "most beloved teacher."

Anne Hathaway remembers Jonathan Demme at Walk of Fame ceremony

The 73-year-old Oscar-winning director died due to cancer complications

'Silence of the Lambs' director Jonathan Demme passes away

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Tom Hanks says no straight actor would do a gay ‘Philadelphia’ role in modern times

Anne Hathaway remembers Jonathan Demme at Walk of Fame ceremony

'Silence of the Lambs' director Jonathan Demme passes away