Tom Hanks' son Chet Hanks shares the life-changing decision that followed rehab and addiction

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Reality star Kim Zolciak told Fox News Digital she was smitten upon seeing Tom Hanks' son for the first time in the ‘Surreal Life’ villa. Chet Hanks offered a deeply personal look at his struggles with addiction and self-worth, saying he didn't find peace until he stopped trying to control everything and gave it to God. Hanks reflected on the emotional burden of growing up in the shadow of Tom Hanks, his journey through rehab and the lessons he's learned since an appearance on "Artist Friendly with Joel Madden." The 35-year-old actor said life changed for him when he embraced gratitude for life's simplest moments rather than focusing on opportunities that weren't coming. "I did notice that once I learned to truly love the simple s---, it made ... my career happen a lot smoother," he told host Joel Madden. "Like, that's actually the game changer that