Hanks and Streep backing for Oprah

Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep have backed a possible run for US president from Oprah Winfrey.

The Oscar-winning actors, who appear opposite each other in new film The Post, lent their support to the media proprietor and talk-show host yesterday.

Winfrey has been at the centre of speculation that she may run for election following her rousing speech about equality at the Golden Globes on Sunday. Mr Trump said he would beat her if she stood.