Chet Hanks Shows Off 70 Tattoos Shirtless Following Ex Kim Zolciak’s Bikini Display

Chet Hanks Shows Off Tattoos in Venice Beach Amid Career Moves and Family Spotlight
(Include images: [Chet shirtless in Venice Beach], [Chet and Kim Zolciak on Surreal Life], [Tom Hanks at premiere], [Tom and Rita Wilson family photo])

Chet Hanks, 34, turned heads in Los Angeles’ Venice Beach on Wednesday, flaunting his heavily tattooed physique during a shirtless jog. The son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson showcased over 70 intricate tattoos, including fresh shading on a large cross, the phrase “I Am Who I Am,” religious imagery, and the name “Michalah.” Sporting a shaved head, diamond earrings, and black athletic wear, Chet emphasized staying fit for his acting career.

Reality TV Romance and Career Highlights
Chet recently sparked rumors with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, 47, after their flirtatious dynamic on MTV’s Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets. He called their meeting “one of the best moments of my life.” Meanwhile, Chet stars in the basketball comedy series Running Point as rapper-athlete Travis Bugg, which debuted in March 2024.

Sobriety and Self-Reflection
Now three years sober, Chet credits his clarity to quitting alcohol: “Life becomes extremely easy when you commit to sobriety. It’s non-negotiable.” His openness about addiction recovery aligns with his father Tom’s candid reflections on parenting.

Tom Hanks on Fatherhood
Tom, 68, admitted on Jay Shetty’s podcast to “making every mistake” raising his four children, including Chet, Truman, 28, and older siblings Colin, 45, and Elizabeth, 42. He recalled disappointing Truman by missing a baseball outing, but praised his kids’ resilience: “They’ve never said they’re bored. They pursue their passions fiercely.”

Family Memoir Unveils Turbulent Past
Chet’s half-sister, Elizabeth (E.A.) Hanks, released The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, detailing her chaotic childhood with mother Samantha Lewes, who struggled with mental illness before her 2002 death. Elizabeth describes moving in with Tom and Rita Wilson as a stabilizing force, calling Rita her “other mother.” The memoir reveals hardships, including food scarcity and emotional trauma, but underscores her bond with Tom and Rita, who celebrate 37 years married this year.

(Image captions: 1. Chet Hanks displays tattoos in Venice Beach. 2. Chet and Kim Zolciak on Surreal Life. 3. Tom Hanks at The Phoenician Scheme premiere. 4. Tom and Rita Wilson with son Truman.)

Chet’s journey—marked by career hustle, personal growth, and family ties—continues to captivate, blending Hollywood legacy with raw authenticity.