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Tom Hanks’ son Chet unveils tooth transformation while ‘stuck’ in Colombia

Tom Hanks’ son Chet unveils tooth transformation while ‘stuck’ in Colombia

Published by Daniella Wilson

Chet Hanks is making the best out of being stuck in Colombia. The Running Point actor, son of Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, took to Instagram this week and unveiled his complete tooth transformation, revealing he got veneers while in Medellín, crediting Perfect Smile Experience for his new “perfect and natural” bite. “Man, it’s more complicated than just putting the veneers on your teeth. They’ve got to shape them so they match perfectly with your jaw and your bite. That takes real skill, so I’m glad I came here,” he shared in a video posted to his Instagram Stories, adding: “Man, my bite feels completely perfect and natural. My teeth, I didn’t have to choose the shape because they went with the shape of my natural teeth. Perfect, you know? I’m so happy.” © Getty ImagesChet pre-veneers in May 2025 His latest video comes one week after sharing another video on Instagram claiming he was stuck in Colombia, because he traveled to the country without his U.S. passport and instead with his Greek passport (he …

Tom Hanks’ son Chet says ‘free me’ after revealing he’s trapped in Colombia without US passport

Tom Hanks’ son Chet says ‘free me’ after revealing he’s trapped in Colombia without US passport

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Chet Hanks, son of actor Tom Hanks, is stranded in Colombia after traveling without his U.S. passport. The 35-year-old musician and actor, best known for declaring “White Boy Summer” in 2021, took to Instagram over the weekend to share his predicament with his followers. Hanks explained that he had been in Puerto Rico to celebrate a friend’s birthday party when he decided spontaneously to visit his friend a few hours away in Medellín, Colombia. However, Hanks — who has dual citizenship after his parents were naturalized in Greece in 2020 — said he only brought his Greek passport because his U.S. passport was nearly expired. Upon arriving at the airport for his flight back to the U.S., he said he was told that he needed a green card to enter his home country with a foreign passport, despite the fact that …

Chet Hanks reveals the surprising country star who has been giving him advice — exclusive

Chet Hanks reveals the surprising country star who has been giving him advice — exclusive

Published by Daniella Wilson

In 2025 Chet Hanks shook off the mantle of nepo baby when he broke through with a beautiful performance in the Kate Hudson comedy Running Point. Chet played Travis Bugg, a problematic but talented point guard whose antics often cause issues for the team as he also pursues a career as an underground artist, but for whom Kate’s Isla Gordon has a soft spot. The year also saw him release new music, pivoting to country-rock as part of the duo “Something Out West” with Drew Arthur, and Chet has now revealed that he has been receiving wisdom from the biggest name in country music right now, Jelly Roll. © Getty Images for Clarins USAChet Hanks attends the Clarins Sugar & Shine Galentine’s Event “Jelly, he’s the best, he’s really great,” Chet told HELLO! “I think he’s there as a resource if I need advice, and I appreciate that.” Jelly Roll is perhaps the perfect mentor for Chet as both have transformed their images through vulnerability. Chet has been sober for over four years, and Jelly …