Henry Thomas celebrates the legacy of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' as movie marks its 40th anniversary
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"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" actor Henry Thomas weighed in on the film's enduring legacy as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. He said he was "very proud" to have been part of the iconic movie.
"I think it has a universal theme of compassion and friendship and nurturing of those things, so I think it speaks to our very human nature," he said. Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
Thomas also noted that "it's a very personal story" for each of its viewers.
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