Veteran Hollywood star Tom Hanks posed with his son Chet in a new photo. Recently, Chester “Chet” Marlon Hanks shared a photo alongside his father, Tom, 67, in a new Instagram post.
The ‘Elvis’ star and his son bundled up in their winter gear, with Tom sporting a black beanie and cosy green coat, reports People magazine.
Chet, 33, wore a black Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap with a black hoodie. “Gang”, Chet simply wrote in his caption.
Tom shares Chet with his wife, Rita Wilson. The actor and singer also share a son, Truman Theodore, 28.
As per People, Tom is also dad to Colin Hanks, 45, and Elizabeth Hanks, 41, from his nearly 10-year marriage to the late actress Samantha Lewes.
On Mother’s Day, Chet shared a photo with Wilson, 67, on Instagram. The mother and son are arm and arm smiling for the camera. Chet captioned the shot: “The biggest G I know @ritawilson love you mom.
The ‘Elvis’ star and his son bundled up in their winter gear, with Tom sporting a black beanie and cosy green coat, reports People magazine.
Chet, 33, wore a black Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap with a black hoodie. “Gang”, Chet simply wrote in his caption.
Tom shares Chet with his wife, Rita Wilson. The actor and singer also share a son, Truman Theodore, 28.
As per People, Tom is also dad to Colin Hanks, 45, and Elizabeth Hanks, 41, from his nearly 10-year marriage to the late actress Samantha Lewes.
On Mother’s Day, Chet shared a photo with Wilson, 67, on Instagram. The mother and son are arm and arm smiling for the camera. Chet captioned the shot: “The biggest G I know @ritawilson love you mom.
- 12/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tom Hanks is one of the most decorated and beloved actors of all time, and he's also a husband, grandfather, and father of four. The two-time Oscar winner has played everyone from Walt Disney ("Saving Mr. Banks") and Mister Rogers ("A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood") to war heroes ("Saving Private Ryan" and "Forrest Gump") and Woody the pull-string cowboy rag doll (the Toy Story franchise).
Tom had his oldest two children, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks, with his first wife, Samantha Lewes, whom he divorced in 1987 (she later died in 2002). He then married actor and singer Rita Wilson in 1988, and the two have two children, Chester "Chet" Hanks and Truman Hanks.
In 2020, Tom thanked his family in an emotional speech when he was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes. "A man is blessed with a family sitting down front like that," he said. "A wife...
Tom had his oldest two children, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks, with his first wife, Samantha Lewes, whom he divorced in 1987 (she later died in 2002). He then married actor and singer Rita Wilson in 1988, and the two have two children, Chester "Chet" Hanks and Truman Hanks.
In 2020, Tom thanked his family in an emotional speech when he was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes. "A man is blessed with a family sitting down front like that," he said. "A wife...
- 10/17/2023
- by Kathryn Mayer
- Popsugar.com
Tom Hanks kicked off his 67th birthday with a sweet (and funny) tribute from his wife, Rita Wilson. On July 9, Wilson shared a photo of Hanks wearing a tropical shirt that almost matches the curtain behind him on Instagram. She captioned this peak dad pic with a heartfelt message about how much her husband means to her, and how much typewriters mean to him.
"Happy Birthday to this man who is my lover, my best friend, my family, the father of my children," Wilson wrote. "He loves a typewriter just slightly less than me, ( why is there no typewriter emoji?) invents cocktails like Diet Cokecaine ( Diet Coke mixed with Champagne) or a Cokearita( Diet Coke mixed with margarita) , DJs regularly on @bossradio66 , is happiest being surround by his family and friends, and has committed to telling the stories of veterans and has created his own coffee brand supporting veterans, @givehanx Hanx for our Troops.
"Happy Birthday to this man who is my lover, my best friend, my family, the father of my children," Wilson wrote. "He loves a typewriter just slightly less than me, ( why is there no typewriter emoji?) invents cocktails like Diet Cokecaine ( Diet Coke mixed with Champagne) or a Cokearita( Diet Coke mixed with margarita) , DJs regularly on @bossradio66 , is happiest being surround by his family and friends, and has committed to telling the stories of veterans and has created his own coffee brand supporting veterans, @givehanx Hanx for our Troops.
- 7/9/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Tom Hanks turned down the lead in 'When Harry Met Sally...' because he was "happy" to be getting divorced.The 'Elvis' actor's wife Rita Wilson - who he wed in 1988, a year after his marriage to Samantha Lewes ended - revealed the Oscar-winning star was offered Billy Crystal's role of Harry Burns in the classic 1989 film, but struggled to understand the perspective of the character.Speaking on 'Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi', Rita said: "People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered 'When Harry Met Sally…', and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married.“And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’”Tom went on to star opposite 'When Harry Met Sally...'...
- 6/18/2023
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Los Angeles, June 18 (Ians) Acclaimed star Tom Hanks and actress Meg Ryan teamed for two rom-com classics: 1993’s ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and 1998’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’.
So why wasn’t he also a part of 1988’s ‘When Harry Met Sally’?
Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson, revealed the secret reason on iHeart Podcast’s Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi, reports Deadline.
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally, and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to not be married,” Wilson said.
“And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.'”
Billy Crystal eventually got the part. Hanks divorced first wife Samantha Lewes in 1987 and married Wilson in 1988.
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So why wasn’t he also a part of 1988’s ‘When Harry Met Sally’?
Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson, revealed the secret reason on iHeart Podcast’s Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi, reports Deadline.
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally, and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to not be married,” Wilson said.
“And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.'”
Billy Crystal eventually got the part. Hanks divorced first wife Samantha Lewes in 1987 and married Wilson in 1988.
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- 6/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tom Hanks was leading the romantic comedy genre in the 90s with Meg Ryan, but his wife, Rita Wilson, revealed that he actually turned down starring in another classic.
During a recent episode of the Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi podcast, the actress-producer said Hanks was asked to star in 1989’s When Harry Met Sally…, but declined the role.
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally…, and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Wilson said. “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’”
The Forrest Gump actor later went on to star opposite Ryan in 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle and 1998’s You’ve Got Mail. And Billy Crystal ended up landing the role...
During a recent episode of the Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi podcast, the actress-producer said Hanks was asked to star in 1989’s When Harry Met Sally…, but declined the role.
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally…, and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Wilson said. “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’”
The Forrest Gump actor later went on to star opposite Ryan in 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle and 1998’s You’ve Got Mail. And Billy Crystal ended up landing the role...
- 6/18/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan teamed for two rom-com classics: 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle and 1998’s You’ve Got Mail.
So why wasn’t he also a part of 1988’s When Harry Met Sally?
Mrs. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, revealed the secret reason on iHeart Podcast’s Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi,
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally, and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to not be married,” Wilson said. “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.'”
Billy Crystal eventually got the part. Hanks divorced first wife Samantha Lewes in 1987 and married Wilson in 1988.
So why wasn’t he also a part of 1988’s When Harry Met Sally?
Mrs. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, revealed the secret reason on iHeart Podcast’s Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi,
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally, and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to not be married,” Wilson said. “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.'”
Billy Crystal eventually got the part. Hanks divorced first wife Samantha Lewes in 1987 and married Wilson in 1988.
- 6/17/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Hanks has starred in some of the most celebrated films in American history, but his wife, Rita Wilson, has revealed that there’s one now-iconic role that he turned down: Harry, in the 1989 rom-com When Harry Met Sally. According to Wilson, Hanks said no to the role because he was too happy about getting divorced at the time.
That’s right — according to a new interview with Wilson on iHeart Podcast’s Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi, Hanks was enjoying his divorce so much that he couldn’t imagine getting into character for the heartbreak-focused film.
“[Hanks] turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Wilson explained. “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’”
The divorce was between Hanks and his first wife,...
That’s right — according to a new interview with Wilson on iHeart Podcast’s Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi, Hanks was enjoying his divorce so much that he couldn’t imagine getting into character for the heartbreak-focused film.
“[Hanks] turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Wilson explained. “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’”
The divorce was between Hanks and his first wife,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Tom Hanks was not in the rom-com mood when Nora Ephron called him about “When Harry Met Sally.”
Hanks, who went on to collaborate with Ephron and Meg Ryan on beloved genre classics “You’ve Got Mail” and “Sleepless in Seattle,” apparently could not relate to the idea of Harry (who was eventually played by Billy Crystal) being depressed after his divorce.
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered when ‘Harry Met Sally’ and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Hanks’ current wife and fellow filmmaker Rita Wilson said during an appearance on iHeartPodcast’s “Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi.”
She continued, “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’ But I loved that script.”
Hanks had...
Hanks, who went on to collaborate with Ephron and Meg Ryan on beloved genre classics “You’ve Got Mail” and “Sleepless in Seattle,” apparently could not relate to the idea of Harry (who was eventually played by Billy Crystal) being depressed after his divorce.
“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered when ‘Harry Met Sally’ and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Hanks’ current wife and fellow filmmaker Rita Wilson said during an appearance on iHeartPodcast’s “Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi.”
She continued, “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’ But I loved that script.”
Hanks had...
- 6/13/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Tom Hanks, America’s Dad, gave an interview this week while promoting his new film “A Man Called Otto.” During the conversation, he waved away recent discussion about nepotism in Hollywood, which came to an apex with a large New York magazine feature. Hanks, an A-lister who broke into the industry on nothing but his talents, the status quo.
“Otto” features his son Truman Hanks, and his wife, Rita Wilson, wrote a song for its soundtrack and is a co-producer. “Look this is a family business. This is what we’ve been doing forever. It’s what all of our kids grew up in,” he said rather matter-of-factly. “If we were a plumbing supply business or if we ran the florist shop down the street, the whole family would be putting in time at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the year.”
He continued:...
“Otto” features his son Truman Hanks, and his wife, Rita Wilson, wrote a song for its soundtrack and is a co-producer. “Look this is a family business. This is what we’ve been doing forever. It’s what all of our kids grew up in,” he said rather matter-of-factly. “If we were a plumbing supply business or if we ran the florist shop down the street, the whole family would be putting in time at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the year.”
He continued:...
- 1/6/2023
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Hollywood star Tom Hanks has shared that there was a time when he felt like a total failure. He experienced this low phase in his personal life.
Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987 and had two children with her, daughter Elizabeth and son Colin.
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During an appearance on "In Depth With Graham Bensinger", Hanks shared that he thought his children might think he was "abandoning" them when he walked out on the marriage, reports mirror.co.uk.
The 'Forrest Gump' star felt that way when his parents divorced, and didn't want to "burden" his children with the same feeling.
Host Bensinger said, "At the time you were...
Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987 and had two children with her, daughter Elizabeth and son Colin.
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Our Tom Hanks episode is airing! Link in bio to watch clips & check out full show this weekend on TV! #TomHanks
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During an appearance on "In Depth With Graham Bensinger", Hanks shared that he thought his children might think he was "abandoning" them when he walked out on the marriage, reports mirror.co.uk.
The 'Forrest Gump' star felt that way when his parents divorced, and didn't want to "burden" his children with the same feeling.
Host Bensinger said, "At the time you were...
- 9/24/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Rita Wilson loves Tom Hanks‘ gift of gab!
On a Tuesday episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which A Simple Wedding star, 63, recorded before her coronavirus diagnosis, Wilson opened up about what drew her to her husband, 63, when they first met.
When host Kelly Clarkson remarked how chatty Hanks was when he appeared on her show last year, Wilson said that the actor’s talkative nature was “one of the things, when we met, that we just got along instantly.”
“First of all, I love a good storyteller,” she said. ” So anybody who could tell a good story, I’m down with that.
On a Tuesday episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which A Simple Wedding star, 63, recorded before her coronavirus diagnosis, Wilson opened up about what drew her to her husband, 63, when they first met.
When host Kelly Clarkson remarked how chatty Hanks was when he appeared on her show last year, Wilson said that the actor’s talkative nature was “one of the things, when we met, that we just got along instantly.”
“First of all, I love a good storyteller,” she said. ” So anybody who could tell a good story, I’m down with that.
- 4/8/2020
- by Gabrielle Chung
- PEOPLE.com
The stars came out in force for Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson when the couple celebrated their 30th anniversary in La on April 28. "It was like an old-school Hollywood party,” an insider tells Closer of the A-list guests, which included Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, and Julia Roberts. "Barack and Michelle Obama were the big surprise," the insider adds, revealing that the former president and first lady did a karaoke rendition of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" for the lovebirds. "It was an inspiring evening and Tom's the most generous star around. He's Mr. Hollywood," the insider notes of the two-time Oscar-winning actor (Philadelphia and Forrest Gump). "Everyone loves him!" But no one loves him more than Rita. "I prayed to God every day for years that he’d bring me somebody I loved who loved me in the same way. And He brought me Tom,...
- 5/9/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
It might not be easy growing up in the shadow of a father like Tom Hanks and a mother (or stepmother) like Rita Wilson. But Colin, Elizabeth, Chet, and Truman Hanks have all made names for themselves in various ways — scroll down to learn all about Tom and Rita's children! Colin Hanks (Photo Credit: Getty Images) The 40-year-old is by far Tom Hanks' most recognizable son… and not just because he's the spitting image of his dad! The son of Tom and his late first wife, the actress Samantha Lewes, Colin is also an actor and made his Hollywood debut in popular teen comedies including Get Over It and Orange County before transitioning to adult fare with TV roles on Dexter and Fargo. These days, he's starring on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces and in the horror film It: Chapter Two. He and his wife of seven years, Samantha Bryant,...
- 4/15/2018
- by Dan Clarendon
- Closer Weekly
In a town where relationships never seem to last, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have managed to buck the trend, emerging as one of the cutest couples on the red carpet for 30 years.
The duo were spotted together at the European premiere of Hanks’ new film The Post in London, England on Wednesday. The actor looked dashing in a dark suit and overcoat, while Wilson kept warm in a black leather jacket.
Their styles might have changed over the years, but the couple looked just as happy and in love as they did 30 years ago at the Hollywood premiere of...
The duo were spotted together at the European premiere of Hanks’ new film The Post in London, England on Wednesday. The actor looked dashing in a dark suit and overcoat, while Wilson kept warm in a black leather jacket.
Their styles might have changed over the years, but the couple looked just as happy and in love as they did 30 years ago at the Hollywood premiere of...
- 1/11/2018
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
While the term #RelationshipGoals has been thrown around from time to time, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson embody it completely. The couple, who have been married for 28 years, appear more in love than ever as seen in Wilson's latest Instagram selfie. "I love him," the actress, 59, simply captioned her photo of herself with her sun-kissed husband during their vacation. Hanks, 60, and his first wife Samantha Lewes divorced in 1987 and he married Wilson the next year. "I wish there was a secret, you know," Hanks said in November about what it takes for a successful marriage. "We just like each other.
- 8/20/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
While the term #RelationshipGoals has been thrown around from time to time, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson embody it completely. The couple, who have been married for 28 years, appear more in love than ever as seen in Wilson's latest Instagram selfie. "I love him," the actress, 59, simply captioned her photo of herself with her sun-kissed husband during their vacation. Hanks, 60, and his first wife Samantha Lewes divorced in 1987 and he married Wilson the next year. "I wish there was a secret, you know," Hanks said in November about what it takes for a successful marriage. "We just like each other.
- 8/20/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
A movie is hardly epic, poignant, or heroic if it doesn't star Tom Hanks, an actor we've seen fight in wars, survive on an island, and even journey to space.
This week, in Paul Greengrass's "Captain Phillips," Hanks stars as the eponymous character who gets taken hostage by Somali pirates. The intense drama is based on the real-life hijacking of the Maersk Alabama ship off the coast of Africa in 2002.
While we've seen many sides of the beloved Oscar-winning actor on screen, there are probably a handful of things you didn't know about the man. From his relation to a famous Us president to his favorite collector's item, check out these facts about Tom Hanks that you may not know.
1. Hanks has hosted "Saturday Night Live" eight times, making hims a member of the Five-Timers Club, a term which was coined in a sketch during Hanks' fifth time hosting.
This week, in Paul Greengrass's "Captain Phillips," Hanks stars as the eponymous character who gets taken hostage by Somali pirates. The intense drama is based on the real-life hijacking of the Maersk Alabama ship off the coast of Africa in 2002.
While we've seen many sides of the beloved Oscar-winning actor on screen, there are probably a handful of things you didn't know about the man. From his relation to a famous Us president to his favorite collector's item, check out these facts about Tom Hanks that you may not know.
1. Hanks has hosted "Saturday Night Live" eight times, making hims a member of the Five-Timers Club, a term which was coined in a sketch during Hanks' fifth time hosting.
- 10/12/2013
- by Erin Whitney
- Moviefone
London, Sep 22: Tom Hanks, who was a victim of a broken home, has revealed that the reason behind his untarnished reputation in Hollywood, is the fact that he made all his mistakes out of public view before he was known.
The 'Forrest Gump' star told the Daily Express that he does not want to admit to the world that he is a bad person nor does he want anyone to have false expectations from him.
The 57-year-old actor, who was involved in a nasty divorce with his former wife and mother of his two children, Samantha Lewes, added that he wasn't caught up in any fallout from early fame, simply because he was not famous. (Ani)...
The 'Forrest Gump' star told the Daily Express that he does not want to admit to the world that he is a bad person nor does he want anyone to have false expectations from him.
The 57-year-old actor, who was involved in a nasty divorce with his former wife and mother of his two children, Samantha Lewes, added that he wasn't caught up in any fallout from early fame, simply because he was not famous. (Ani)...
- 9/22/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Tom Hanks is now a grandpa. His son, "Band of Brothers" star Colin Hanks, and his publicist wife, Samantha Bryant, have welcomed their first child, daughter Olivia Jane Hanks on Tuesday.
Olivia is the first child for the couple and the first grandchild for Tom. The news was confirmed by the couple's rep to Usmagazine.com.
Colin, 33, married Samantha in May last year in a star-studded ceremony in West Hollywood. The event was attended by Tom, Colin's stepmother Rita Wilson, Alyssa Milano, and Reese Witherspoon and her fiancé Jim Toth.
Colin is Tom's eldest son with first wife Samantha Lewes.
Olivia is the first child for the couple and the first grandchild for Tom. The news was confirmed by the couple's rep to Usmagazine.com.
Colin, 33, married Samantha in May last year in a star-studded ceremony in West Hollywood. The event was attended by Tom, Colin's stepmother Rita Wilson, Alyssa Milano, and Reese Witherspoon and her fiancé Jim Toth.
Colin is Tom's eldest son with first wife Samantha Lewes.
- 2/4/2011
- icelebz.com
Tom Hanks is officially a grandfather! Tom's actor son, " The Good Guys " and " Roswell " star Colin Hanks , and Colin's wife, publicist Samantha Bryant , are now the proud parents of a baby girl named Olivia , sources tell TooFab. This is the first baby for the couple, who married May 8, 2010 in a ceremony attended by Reese Witherspoon and Alyssa Milano . The 33-year-old actor is Tom's son with first wife, Samantha Lewes . Read more...
- 2/3/2011
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's eldest son is stepping away from the family's acting legacy - he's styling himself as an aspiring rapper. Chester Hanks, known by pals as Chet, is a theater student at Northwestern University in Illinois and previously landed a small role in action adventure "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull".
But the 21 year old is moving away from Hollywood and has reinvented himself as Chet Haze - and is creating an internet buzz with his remix of rapper Wiz Khalifa's underground hit "Black and Yellow". Adapting the lyrics to pay tribute to his school and its distinctive colors, "White and Purple (Northwestern Remix)" sees the celebrity offspring rhyme about college life - but his lyrical content and his references to marijuana are unlikely to win the approval of his parents.
On the track, he raps, "White kicks, purple kush, this is college hitting blunts after hitting books.
But the 21 year old is moving away from Hollywood and has reinvented himself as Chet Haze - and is creating an internet buzz with his remix of rapper Wiz Khalifa's underground hit "Black and Yellow". Adapting the lyrics to pay tribute to his school and its distinctive colors, "White and Purple (Northwestern Remix)" sees the celebrity offspring rhyme about college life - but his lyrical content and his references to marijuana are unlikely to win the approval of his parents.
On the track, he raps, "White kicks, purple kush, this is college hitting blunts after hitting books.
- 1/14/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's eldest son is stepping away from the family's acting legacy - he's styling himself as an aspiring rapper.
Chester Hanks, known by pals as Chet, is a theatre student at Northwestern University in Illinois and previously landed a small role in action adventure Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
But the 21 year old is moving away from Hollywood and has reinvented himself as Chet Haze - and is creating an internet buzz with his remix of rapper Wiz Khalifa's underground hit Black and Yellow.
Adapting the lyrics to pay tribute to his school and its distinctive colours, White and Purple (Northwestern Remix) sees the celebrity offspring rhyme about college life - but his lyrical content and his references to marijuana are unlikely to win the approval of his parents.
On the track, he raps: "White kicks, purple kush, this is college hitting blunts after hitting books..."
And the young star is clearly keen to establish himself in his own right, ditching his famous last name in favour of his new moniker.
Hanks and Wilson are also parents to a second son, Truman, while the Big star has two more adult children from his first marriage to Samantha Lewes, including actor Colin Hanks.
Chester Hanks, known by pals as Chet, is a theatre student at Northwestern University in Illinois and previously landed a small role in action adventure Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
But the 21 year old is moving away from Hollywood and has reinvented himself as Chet Haze - and is creating an internet buzz with his remix of rapper Wiz Khalifa's underground hit Black and Yellow.
Adapting the lyrics to pay tribute to his school and its distinctive colours, White and Purple (Northwestern Remix) sees the celebrity offspring rhyme about college life - but his lyrical content and his references to marijuana are unlikely to win the approval of his parents.
On the track, he raps: "White kicks, purple kush, this is college hitting blunts after hitting books..."
And the young star is clearly keen to establish himself in his own right, ditching his famous last name in favour of his new moniker.
Hanks and Wilson are also parents to a second son, Truman, while the Big star has two more adult children from his first marriage to Samantha Lewes, including actor Colin Hanks.
- 1/13/2011
- WENN
Tom Hanks has welcomed a new addition to his family - his actor son Colin Hanks has wed his publicist girlfriend in an elaborate ceremony in Los Angeles.
Colin Hanks exchanged vows with Samantha Bryant on Saturday afternoon, May 8 in front of 300 guests on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood hotel. Attendees included his proud dad and his actress wife Rita Wilson, and director Steven Spielberg.
The couple became engaged last year after meeting through mutual friends. The 32 year old, who has previously dated actresses Rachael Leigh Cook and Busy Philipps, is Tom Hanks' eldest child from his first marriage to actress/producer Samantha Lewes, who died from cancer in 2002.
Colin Hanks exchanged vows with Samantha Bryant on Saturday afternoon, May 8 in front of 300 guests on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood hotel. Attendees included his proud dad and his actress wife Rita Wilson, and director Steven Spielberg.
The couple became engaged last year after meeting through mutual friends. The 32 year old, who has previously dated actresses Rachael Leigh Cook and Busy Philipps, is Tom Hanks' eldest child from his first marriage to actress/producer Samantha Lewes, who died from cancer in 2002.
- 5/10/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Colin Hanks has exchanged vows with Los Angeles-based publicist Samantha Bryant. The couple, who is engaged since June 2009, has finally tied the knot on Saturday, May 8, at sunset on the roof of the London Hotel in West Hollywood, a source told People.
According to E! Online, the Hanks rented the entire rooftop pool area at the London West Hollywood hotel. The 32-year-old actor reportedly invited 150 guests to attend the ceremony, including director Steven Spielberg, Alyssa Milano and Reese Witherspoon, who came with her steady companion Jim Toth.
Back in April 2009, Hanks told New York Times that he and Bryant met through mutual friends. "We had the same group of friends and knew of each other, but never paid attention to it," he said.
Professionally, Colin Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and his former wife Samantha Lewes, is best known for his role in "Orange County" and he is currently...
According to E! Online, the Hanks rented the entire rooftop pool area at the London West Hollywood hotel. The 32-year-old actor reportedly invited 150 guests to attend the ceremony, including director Steven Spielberg, Alyssa Milano and Reese Witherspoon, who came with her steady companion Jim Toth.
Back in April 2009, Hanks told New York Times that he and Bryant met through mutual friends. "We had the same group of friends and knew of each other, but never paid attention to it," he said.
Professionally, Colin Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and his former wife Samantha Lewes, is best known for his role in "Orange County" and he is currently...
- 5/10/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Tom Hanks has welcomed a new addition to his family - his actor son Colin has wed his publicist girlfriend in an elaborate ceremony in Los Angeles.
Colin Hanks exchanged vows with Samantha Bryant on Saturday afternoon in front of 300 guests on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood hotel. Attendees included his proud dad and his actress wife Rita Wilson, and director Steven Spielberg.
The couple became engaged last year after meeting through mutual friends.
The 32 year old, who has previously dated actresses Rachael Leigh Cook and Busy Phillips, is Tom Hanks' eldest child from his first marriage to actress/producer Samantha Lewes, who died from cancer in 2002.
Colin Hanks exchanged vows with Samantha Bryant on Saturday afternoon in front of 300 guests on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood hotel. Attendees included his proud dad and his actress wife Rita Wilson, and director Steven Spielberg.
The couple became engaged last year after meeting through mutual friends.
The 32 year old, who has previously dated actresses Rachael Leigh Cook and Busy Phillips, is Tom Hanks' eldest child from his first marriage to actress/producer Samantha Lewes, who died from cancer in 2002.
- 5/10/2010
- WENN
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: The proverbial aisle was awfully crowded on Saturday as multiple Hollywood celebrities either got married or renewed their vows.
Colin Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and the late Samantha Lewes, married publicist Samantha Bryant Saturday in Los Angeles. The couple met through mutual friends.
Earlier in the day, Tori Spelling tweeted, “Beautiful day to remarry ” and followed up on the promise by renewing her vows with husband Dean McDermott. People reports that Spelling received “a custom designed Darkened Diamond Eternity Band by Neil Lane.”
Not ones to be outdone, Heidi Klum and Seal renewed their vows Saturday in front of their children, part of a larger celebration of the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary. The ceremony was held in Costa Careyes, Mexico.
People has further details on all three ceremonies on its official Web site.
Hollywoodnews.com: The proverbial aisle was awfully crowded on Saturday as multiple Hollywood celebrities either got married or renewed their vows.
Colin Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and the late Samantha Lewes, married publicist Samantha Bryant Saturday in Los Angeles. The couple met through mutual friends.
Earlier in the day, Tori Spelling tweeted, “Beautiful day to remarry ” and followed up on the promise by renewing her vows with husband Dean McDermott. People reports that Spelling received “a custom designed Darkened Diamond Eternity Band by Neil Lane.”
Not ones to be outdone, Heidi Klum and Seal renewed their vows Saturday in front of their children, part of a larger celebration of the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary. The ceremony was held in Costa Careyes, Mexico.
People has further details on all three ceremonies on its official Web site.
- 5/9/2010
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
Tom Hanks' son has got engaged. Actor Colin Hanks - who starred alongside Anna Faris in 'The House Bunny' - recently popped the question to New York-based publicist Samantha Bryant.
Colin's stepmother Rita Wilson was so pleased for the couple she gave Samantha a ,000 designer handbag to congratulate her.
Tom and Colin - the "Forrest Gump" actor's son from his first marriage to the late Samantha Lewes - have always enjoyed a close relationship and Tom recently revealed he forced his way into his son's new movie.
Colin's stepmother Rita Wilson was so pleased for the couple she gave Samantha a ,000 designer handbag to congratulate her.
Tom and Colin - the "Forrest Gump" actor's son from his first marriage to the late Samantha Lewes - have always enjoyed a close relationship and Tom recently revealed he forced his way into his son's new movie.
- 6/10/2009
- icelebz.com
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