Tom Hanks' Son Chester 'Chet' Hanks Reveals Cocaine Addiction: 24 Year Old Uploads Video Message On Instagram; Says He Is Now 50 Days Clean And 'Sober From Everything' [PHOTO]
Chester 'Chet' Hanks, Tom Hanks' eldest son with his wife, Rita Wilson, has just revealed that he entered rehab for an addiction to cocaine. According to US Magazine, the 24-year-old uploaded a video message on Instagram on November 19, choosing to share his message with the public.
He wrote, "I've been struggling with substance abuse since I was 16 years old... Finally at the age of 24 I decided to get some help. With 50 days of sobriety under my belt, I can honestly say I'm the happiest I've ever been."
He then went on to say, "I'm thankful for my family and everybody that cares about me, including my fans. I've been blessed with the programs of AA and NA, which allow me to rise above this disease. I'm learning to accept my faults and be ok with being human. If anybody that sees this struggles with addiction, feel free to reach out. Thank you all for the love and support! GOD IS REAL!!!"
The video message he shared was more frank and to the point. In it, he looks directly at the camera and says, "I have an announcement. A tabloid is about to run a piece on me being in rehab for cocaine addiction. It's true, and I'm currently 50 days clean and sober from everything, including alcohol. I don't give a f*** what people think. F*** the media."
According to People Magazine, Hanks graduated from Northwestern University in 2013 with a degree in theater. He then went on to enter the public spotlight with his rap "White and Purple," his spin on Whiz Khalifa's hit "Black and Yellow." He has pursued a pop career under the stage name Chet Haze with the company he founded in college, Kinetik Entertainment.
Some of his lyrics have referenced his love for marijuana and alcohol. When asked about the reference to drugs in his songs, Chet replied, "It's part of college life; I wanted to rap about something that I do...but I wouldn't say that's what my life is all about. I'm not some caricature of a person who just drinks and smokes weed and parties all the time."