Jamal Hinton will host Wanda Dench for their tenth annual Thanksgiving dinner, a decade after an accidental text message blossomed into an internet sensation. The Arizona pair first connected when Dench mistakenly messaged Hinton, believing he was her grandson, sparking a tradition that has endured personal tragedy and public fascination.
Dench credits their bond with sustaining her through devastating losses, from her husband Lonnie's death during the pandemic to her recent battle with breast cancer. The grandmother believes their viral friendship serves a divine purpose to unite Americans across divides. Hinton describes their relationship as a unique blend of mentorship and family connection that transcends the viral moment that first brought them together.
Netflix continues developing a feature film based on their remarkable story.
Dench credits their bond with sustaining her through devastating losses, from her husband Lonnie's death during the pandemic to her recent battle with breast cancer. The grandmother believes their viral friendship serves a divine purpose to unite Americans across divides. Hinton describes their relationship as a unique blend of mentorship and family connection that transcends the viral moment that first brought them together.
Netflix continues developing a feature film based on their remarkable story.
