Carly Reeves, niece of renowned actor Tom Hanks, recently opened up about her dramatic exit from the reality show "Claim to Fame" and her relationship with her A-list uncle. In an exclusive interview, Reeves addressed the viral clip of her emotional outburst after being eliminated from the competition, revealing she believes Hanks has likely seen it.

Reeves, 39, was the first contestant voted off the ABC show, where celebrity relatives compete while keeping their famous family connections secret. Her meltdown occurred after fellow contestant Hugo correctly guessed her relation to Hanks.

"I'm sure he saw that clip," Reeves said, laughing, regarding her uncle. While Hanks told her he'd only seen "a little bit" of the show, she suspects he caught the viral moment. Reeves expressed admiration for Hanks, describing him as kind, funny, smart, and a great source of advice. She values his guidance on acting, noting his advice to overcome self-consciousness.

Reeves' emotional exit involved tears, frustration directed at Hugo, and a dramatic scream as she packed her belongings. She questioned the obviousness of the clues related to Hanks' film "Forrest Gump," specifically a park bench and ping pong paddle. Her fellow contestants expressed shock at her intense reaction.

Reeves' mother is the sister of Hanks' wife, Rita Wilson. In a post-elimination video, Reeves praised Hanks as the "nicest guy in Hollywood." She shared his professional demeanor and how he treats everyone with respect, emphasizing his good nature extends to both colleagues and strangers.

Reeves has acted in two films alongside her uncle: "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007) and "Larry Crowne" (2018). Reflecting on her outburst, she admitted to overreacting and being overly dramatic, driven by disappointment at her early departure. She jokingly expressed wanting more camera time and a chance to participate in challenges. Reeves also mentioned Hanks' supportive reaction to her joining the show and his amusement at the "Forrest Gump" clue.

Following her elimination, Reeves shared a photoshopped image of herself with Hanks on Instagram, addressing her meltdown and defending her expressiveness. She explained her frustration stemmed from the obvious clues and her desire to play the game longer. Reeves reiterated her uncle's understanding nature and how he used to imitate her childhood tantrums.

Reeves expressed surprise at the widespread attention her outburst received, acknowledging she's embracing the unexpected turn of events. She discussed her hopes for future career opportunities, including acting, commercials, and hosting, emphasizing her love for reality TV and her desire to participate in challenges. While she aims to avoid future meltdowns, she jokingly left the possibility open if faced with another early elimination.