'Forrest Gump' Cast: Then & Now

1 / 20

'Forrest Gump' Cast

The iconic drama Forrest Gump, released in 1994, directed by Robert Zemeckis is based on the 1986 novel of the same name written by Winston Groom. It tells the story of several decades in the life of "Forrest Gump", a slow but good-natured and athletically prodigious man from Alabama, who witnesses, and even influences, some of the most significant events of the latter half of the 20th century in the United States. The film, which is still one of the best pictures of the nineties, was awarded three Golden Globe Awards and six Academy Awards in 1995.

Click through the gallery here to see the stars then and now!

2 / 20

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks was already a famous actor when he was cast as "Forrest Gump". Yet the film lifted him to new heights of stardom. Hanks (deservedly) received the Academy Award in 1995 for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

3 / 20

Tom Hanks

More than 25 years later, it’s hard to imagine Hollywood without Tom Hanks. By now, he has also had success as a producer and still stars in great movies, such as Charlie Wilson’s War, Bridge of Spies, Sully and Greyhound.RELATED: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Are Now Officially Greek Citizens

4 / 20

Tom Hanks in 'Captain Phillips'

Another one of Tom Hanks' amazing performances came in 2013 when he played "Richard Phillips" in the film Captain Phillips, which tells the story of the pirate attack on the ship Maersk Alabama'.

5 / 20

Robin Wright

Robin Wright played "Jenny Curran", the great love in "Forrest Gump's" life.

6 / 20

Robin Wright

After "Jenny" and "Forrest" first meet, they lose touch for quite a while. When she realizes that she is terminally ill, she marries him and they move to his mother’s home in Alabama. The role of "Jenny” was a great one for Robin Wright and helped her break through in Hollywood.

7 / 20

Robin Wright

Today, Robin Wright is still a popular actress. She has starred in countless movies and even was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Forrest Gump. Another great role for her was as "Claire Underwood" in Netflix’s flagship series House of Cards. Her most recent appearances on the big screen were in Justice League and Blade Runner 2049.

8 / 20

Robin Wright

Mrs. Wright has been married three times already. Her marriage to Dane Witherspoon only lasted two years, from 1986 until 1988. She married Sean Penn in 1996 and they were divorced in 2010. Wright and Penn have two kids together, Hopper Jack and Dylan Frances. She married the businessman Clément Giraudet in 2018.

9 / 20

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright

The two stars from Forrest Gump became friends while they were shooting the movie, and they have stayed friends ever since.

10 / 20

Sally Field

Until "Forrest" met "Jenny," his "Momma," played by actress Sally Field, was always the most important person for him. Field told reporters about her character: "She's a woman who loves her son unconditionally... A lot of her dialogue sounds like slogans, and that's just what she intends."

Forrest Gump has been a huge success ever since it was released in 1994. Ever since the film is an absolute classic and watched all over the world, over and over again.

Forrest Gump: Where Is The Cast Today?

The iconic '90s film touched the hearts of millions around the world and changed many people's minds about stigmas addressed in the story. The people behind each incredible character really helped suck you into their stories.

The film has also been a stepping stone for numerous actors' and actresses' careers. Find out more in the following pictures...