There is a theory regarding the identity of Forrest Gump's son in the movie "Forrest Gump." According to this theory, Forrest Gump's son, played by Haley Joel Osment, may not be his biological child [2].
The theory suggests that there are several factors that raise questions about the biological relationship between Forrest Gump and his son. Firstly, the film does not explicitly show that Forrest and Jenny had a sexual relationship [2]. Additionally, the timeline of events surrounding Jenny's meetings with Forrest raises doubts about when Forrest Jr. would have been conceived [2]. When Jenny returns to Forrest, she describes sleeping for days, which could be indicative of an ongoing pregnancy [2]. It is possible that Jenny sought refuge with a trusted friend upon discovering her pregnancy, and when she returns to Forrest, she may have been setting up the best life for her son in preparation for her passing [2].
However, there are reasons to believe that Jenny was telling the truth about Forrest Jr.'s father. One of the main reasons is the child's name: Forrest Jr. It is unlikely that Jenny would have named him after Forrest if he was not the biological father [2]. The theory suggests that Jenny may not have known who the father was and decided to name him after Forrest, the most responsible and unimpeachable person she knew in her life [2]. Ultimately, Forrest accepts Jr. as his son without any questions, and he becomes his real father in terms of upbringing and care [2].
It is worth noting that there were plans for a sequel to "Forrest Gump" that would have explored Forrest's journey through parenthood, featuring an older version of his son [2]. However, the sequel was never made, and the original film provides the only insight into Forrest's life as a father [2].
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