Tom Hanks' son Chet trolled as he debuts bizarre accent in viral video: 'He's having an identity crisis'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Chet Hanks, the 34-year-old son of Hollywood legends Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has once again captured the Internet’s attention, this time for his unexpected vocal transformation.

In a recent Instagram video, the 'White Boy Summer' rapper swapped his signature Jamaican-inspired lingo, which has brought him some controversy in the past, for what seemed to be a New York street accent, leaving fans puzzled and amused, as per Aceofshowbiz.

Internet mocks Chet Hanks as he debuts New York street accent

"It's mad brick out here, B," Chet Hanks said in the clip, walking through a snowy New York City street. "Word to my muvva, I'm bricked up," he added, fully embracing his new persona. 

The video quickly made waves after being reposted by Hollywood Unlocked, with viewers flocking to the comments section to share their thoughts.

One joked, "Sound like an undercover cop," while another complimented him, saying, "He's a good actor like his daddy."

Not everyone was impressed, however. One commenter wrote, "I hate when non-New Yorkers use the accent, it be losing me," and a person remarked, "He was doing good until he said 'Bricked up.'" 

One individual wondered, "Whats wrong with him??" while another person mocked him, saying, "I know Tom wakes up everyday amazed and flabbergasted that this is his child." "I bet Tom declines his calls," wrote another.  

"This man is having an identity crisis!" wrote one more. "Someone stop this man please. It’s not cute anymore. Is cringe af," another Instagram user stated. 

Chet Hanks' sobriety journey: Rock bottom to redemption

Beyond the online chatter, Chet Hanks has opened up about his past and personal growth. During his stint on VH1’s 'The Surreal Life', he shared that his parents were initially hesitant about him pursuing reality TV but eventually gave their blessing. "They were really supportive and excited," he said.

Chet has also been candid about overcoming struggles, including past drug addiction.

Speaking on an episode of 'The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets', Chet shared harrowing details of a three-day cocaine binge in Las Vegas that marked his lowest point.

"I didn’t eat, sleep, or drink water for three days straight," he revealed, describing how the experience left him physically and emotionally depleted. "I lost 27 pounds in those three days. My disease is gnarly—it’s not pretty."

Following this episode, he made the decision to check himself into rehab, calling it a necessary step to save his life. "I was 31, broke, strung out, and at rock bottom. I knew if I didn’t change my life drastically, I wasn’t going to make it."

Now two years sober, Chet reflected on his journey during the August 14 episode of the VH1 show. Using a sobriety tracking app to mark the milestone, he celebrated his progress with castmates Macy Gray and Tyler Posey, emphasizing how far he has come.

"Life is good. God is great. That’s all I gotta say," the 34-year-old said, expressing gratitude for the support he received from his 'Surreal Life' family.

In a heartfelt confessional, Chet explained how the experience of sharing his story brought him closer to his castmates. "It felt good. Everyone got to know me better, and their support really touched me. We’re like a family. I’m having the time of my f**king life," he said.

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