Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, opened up about feeling "worthless" growing up in the shadow of his famous parents. On Joel Madden's "Artist Friendly" podcast, the 35-year-old actor and musician described how people assume his life was luxurious, but in reality, he struggled with feelings of worthlessness. He explained that when he tried to share his truth, it often fell "on deaf ears" because people didn't believe his life wasn't privileged. Chet compared the pressure to the saying "pressure makes diamonds," but noted that "pressure also busts pipes," and he has experienced snapping and having to recollect himself repeatedly. When asked by Madden about raising children in the shadow of Hollywood parents, Chet explained that people's first thought when meeting a celebrity's child is the parent, not the child's own identity. Despite the difficulties, Chet maintains a close bond with his parents, who fully support his musical and onscreen pursuits, including his participation in MTV's "The Surreal Life."
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