What Is Tom Hanks And His Son Chet Hanks' Relationship Like Now?
In 2021, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson financially cut off their son Chet. It was once because of his anti-vaccine stance. At that point, Chet was also facing a $1 million lawsuit for multiple abuse charges filed by ex-girlfriend Kiana Parker. For the longest time, fanatics were trolling the famous offspring for frequently "embarrassing" his father. Chet's fresh commentary about the Forrest Gump star also drew flak on social media. In a YouTube video, he claimed that his father's "toxic fame" made him "self-destructive." Here's how.
What Is Chet Hanks Famous For?
Chet has won notoriety for his problematic antics. Aside from his anti-vaccine evaluations and abuse allegations, he had "a long journey," fighting substance abuse. The self-proclaimed "black sheep" of the circle of relatives has caught himself in severe troubles because of his addiction. One of which was once rear-ending a automobile pushed by Terry Moogan who then suffered "whiplash and a brain injury from hitting his head on the dashboard." It was once in 2015, right ahead of Chet entered rehab. He was once reportedly driving a automotive registered to his oldsters and used to be "under the influence of drugs and or alcohol at the time."
He's also had feuds with more than one celebrities like Howard Stern who said Tom will have to be "annoyed" at his "gangster" behavior. Chet spoke back via threatening the radio host. He stated he'd "assault" him. He additionally got his dad all in favour of a 2020 feud with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. Later that year, Chet slammed for talking in a Jamaican accessory as he reacted to Joe Biden's presidential win.
A year later, Chet released a viral video for his brand White Boy Summer — a play on Megan Thee Stallion's hit Hot Girl Summer. The cringe-fest was slammed. "I just got this feeling man... that this summer is, it's about to be a White Boy Summer," he said within the video. "Take it how you want. I'm not talking about Trump, NASCAR-type white. I'm talking about, you know, me, [R&B singer] Jon B, [rapper/singer] Jack Harlow-type white boy summer." Chet defended his logo, saying it is not about "having any ill will or prejudice toward anybody from a different background, race, walk of life." Fans did not think so.
Chet Hanks Said Tom Hanks' 'Toxic Fame' Made Him 'Self-Destructive'
In his fresh vlog, Chet said that although he is "blessed" to have his oldsters, it is in fact a "double-edged sword." Growing up, he had a hard time dealing with his father's fame. "There's a lot of advantages but sometimes it can be pretty weird," he mentioned of being the two-time Oscar winner's son. "I got to do a lot of cool s--- that a lot of people don't get the opportunity to do. I got to travel the world, stay in nice hotels, fly on private planes and I'm very blessed for that. I wouldn't change my situation." However, that came with "a lot of animosity and negativity" from people.
"My experience was even more complicated because on top of fame already being toxic, I wasn't even famous," Chet added. "I was just the son of somebody famous so I hadn't even done anything to deserve any sort of recognition and that created a lot of contempt." He additionally claimed that "he didn't have a strong male role model" to tell him, "Bro, these people. They are just jealous of you. You have all these things that they want so they are trying to throw their shade at you so you can feel s--tty about yourself because they are jealous."
Fans defended Tom and mentioned that he is a "quality" individual, unlike Chet. They additionally refuse to imagine that the latter has now "changed" and is now not in "a path of self-destruction."
How's Chet & Tom Hanks' Relationship Now?
Though Chet's parents cut him off financially, it doesn't suggest they are now not on speaking terms. After all, Tom and Rita have all the time supported their son via his ups and downs. "As a parent, you love your kids unconditionally," the Cast Away star told ET of Chet's sobriety in 2015. "You support them every step of the way. You got to applaud the bravery and honesty when it actually comes out of your own house." Chet additionally feels "lucky" that his parents have "always been there" for him "every step of the way."
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