Tom Hanks is one of the most respected individuals in the entire entertainment industry, with his decades of experience and countless blockbusters, he is a very well-known actor and filmmaker. His movies have grossed almost $10 billion worldwide and has countless awards to back his standing in the industry. He is regarded as an icon of Hollywood.
Tom Hanks has delivered countless blockbusters and made his way to the top of the industry, achieving immense fame and recognition. Fame and recognition are a must for an actor but as a parent, it may cost them something as Hanks’ son suffered quite a bit due to his reach on the worldwide platform.
Tom Hanks’ Fame Almost Derailed His Son’s Life
Tom Hanks is undoubtedly one of the most famous and loved actors in the entire industry, he has given a variety of fabulous performances throughout his time in the industry. Achieving great fame and billions of dollars from his worldwide box offices was imminent, moreover, fans were hooked to her versatile and carefree acting nature.
But fame and recognition can work as a double-edged sword as the expectations from the actor are at an all-time high and a bad performance puts pressure on their career. Another one is many a time, due to their immense reach in global entertainment, their family members often become the target of reporters and news outlets. This was also the case for Tom Hanks as his son, Chet Hanks got unwanted attention that almost sent him down a wrong path.
“My experience was even more complicated because on top of fame already being toxic, I wasn’t even famous. I was just the son of somebody famous so I hadn’t even done anything to deserve any sort of recognition and that created a lot of contempt. A lot of contempt for me.
There’s a lot of advantages but sometimes it can be pretty weird. I got to do a lot of cool shit that a lot of people don’t get the opportunity to do. I got to travel the world, stay in nice hotels, fly on private planes and I’m very blessed for that. I wouldn’t change my situation.”
Chet Hanks, Tom Hanks‘ son opened up in a YouTube video about how he suffered a great deal during his entire childhood days. He claimed that he was always defensive against strangers and most of his classmates from school or college would try to befriend him, only to gain some clout.
This put a lot of pressure on the youngster as his life spiraled down the wrong path for quite some time. Although he is perfectly fine now, he recalls not being a spoiled brat, unlike popular opinion. Chet Hanks further states that he is forever grateful to his parents for the facilities they have provided him with and the lessons they imparted to him, resulting in him being a better person today.
Tom Hanks’ Oscar-Winning Legacy: Forrest Gump
Not only was Forrest Gump a box office hit, but also among critics. The movie was nominated for a total of thirteen Academy Awards and it won six of those. Tom Hanks, the lead star, and Robert Zemeckis, the director were praised immensely for this outstanding movie. The movie became one of the most recognized and cherished movies in Hollywood history.
Forrest Gump is a shining example of the effectiveness of devotion and perseverance in one’s field. Their tale serves as a reminder that, on sometimes, the cost of art is well worthwhile. The film was a massive hit, grossing over $678 million worldwide against a budget of $55 million.
Source: The Chet Hanks Show
