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Brian Niemietz

Tom Hanks’ niece has no regrets about epic reality TV temper tantrum: ‘That’s just how I am’

Tom Hanks’ niece had an absolute meltdown over not getting enough camera time on a reality TV show, on which she was the first contestant eliminated Monday night. But that tamper tantrum is now getting Carly Reeves her 15 minutes of shame.

The 39-year-old aspiring actor, who is a niece by marriage to the Oscar-winning “Forrest Gump” star, was booted from ABC’s “Claim to Fame” after another contestant correctly guessed the name of her famous relative. At the end of that episode, she ranted and raved that clues pointing to Hanks were too easy and claimed she deserved better.

“I didn’t even get to do any challenges,” she blathered. “I don’t deserve this! I should have more camera time. I should be here longer!”

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