https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/11/03/tom-hanks-i-turned-down-jeff-bezos-offer-to-go-to-space/

Jeff Bezos offered Tom Hanks a ride to space on his Blue Origin rocket, but it came at a price.

The actor confirmed that Bezos had asked him during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday, saying if he accepted the offer he was expected to pay.