News Tom Hanks admits Oscar-winning turn as gay lawyer in ‘Philadelphia’ couldn’t happen today June 15, 2022Charles Trepany, USA TODAYComments Off on Tom Hanks admits Oscar-winning turn as gay lawyer in ‘Philadelphia’ couldn’t happen today Tom Hanks won an Oscar for his turn as a gay lawyer battling AIDS in 1993's "Philadelphia" — but he doesn't think his performance would happen today.