Actor Tom Hanks’ son Chet shared a rare image featuring his father, a moment caught and posted on Instagram. The 33-year-old actor and creator revealed the frame himself, offering fans a glimpse of a family moment that had not previously circulated on his page. The caption for the post included a casual note, with Chet signing off as “Gang” alongside the image.
In the photo, both men appear in dark jackets with hoods drawn up, a simple but striking frame that emphasizes their shared quiet presence. Notably, this marks the first time Tom Hanks’ face has appeared on Chet Hanks’ Instagram feed, making the moment feel intimate and purposely curated for his followers. [citation: entertainment media]
Chet Hanks is the eldest child of Tom Hanks and actress Rita Wilson, who tied the knot in 1988. The couple also share a son named Truman, who is currently in his late twenties. The Hanks-Wilson family has long been in the public eye, with stories about their personal milestones often sparking widespread discussion across media outlets. [citation: celebrity profiles]
Tom Hanks has additional children from his first marriage: a son, Colin, who is now 45, and a daughter, Elizabeth, who is 41. Their mother is Samantha Lewes, the late actress who passed away in 2001. The family’s journey through two marriages has frequently been covered in human-interest segments that explore how public figures navigate family life under intense scrutiny. [citation: biographical timelines]
Meanwhile, in another corner of the entertainment world, Yulia Volkova, known from the group t.A.T.u., posted a rare photo with her adult son on social media. She publicly congratulated Samir on his 16th birthday, a family milestone shared with followers who have followed her career for years. [citation: pop culture briefs]
Volkova had a personal history involving the birth of Samir, who is from a relationship with businessman Parviz Yasinov. The couple separated in 2010. In a recent interview, Volkova explained that Samir addresses his father by name and that their contact has been limited. She suggested the arrangement isn’t her fault and indicated she never stood in the way of their communication. [citation: interview excerpts]
Earlier, Garik Kharlamov made headlines after writing about a letter to Santa Claus and joking about a divorce involving Asmus, a moment that drew attention for its playful yet provocative tone in a year of various celebrity anecdotes. [citation: entertainment gossip]