Being the child of a celebrity may seem like a dream come true for many people, but it can also have its downsides. The case of Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, is a perfect example of this.
Being the child of two Hollywood superstars or having parents that everyone knows might seem cool to you. Take it from someone who has experienced it: Maybe it’s not what it seems.
Chet Hanks, the 31-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, lamented in a recent YouTube video that he had no one to turn to while being raised by his extremely famous father.
“I didn’t have a strong male role model to tell me, ‘Brother, f— these people. Simply put, they envy you,'” Chet noted in the video.
“The f—king is trying to cast his shadow on you because he’s jealous that you have all the things he desires. He said, “I needed to hear it.” “I didn’t have anyone to inform me about it. I’m giving the younger version of myself what I needed to hear, rather than writing it now.”
Chet claims that when he was younger, there was an assumption that he was “arrogant, entitled, and spoiled” because of his famous parents. He argued that once someone has something like that in their mind, it’s hard to change their mind, no matter how hard they try to come across otherwise.
He said: “It was really hard to break down their walls. “As a result, I was met with a lot of scorn, animosity, and negativity because everyone was just ready to look down on my guts,” she said.
The fact that most of the hostilities were happening behind Chet’s back only made it worse because it was so obvious. When I was growing up, people kind of messed with me a lot. Never to my face,” Chet confirmed. “It was always behind my back in the form of s-t-talking and gossip.
Chet admits that maybe some were just jealous because as a kid he had the opportunity to experience some unusual things that others didn’t. He could take the taunts and ridicule, but he wouldn’t change his background.
There are many benefits, but it can be a bit strange at times. I got to do a lot of cool things that not a lot of people do, he noted. “I’m really lucky to have had the opportunity to travel the world, stay in luxury hotels and fly on a private jet. I wouldn’t change my current circumstances.
Chet’s story is a reminder that fame and success come with their own set of challenges, even for those born into it. Growing up with famous parents can be both a blessing and a curse, and it’s important to remember that everyone has their own struggles, regardless of background or circumstances. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to find their own path and define their own success, no matter what obstacles they may face along the way.
Awesome 👏. Heartfelt. Loved your soul!