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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Meredith Clark

Tom Hanks’ son Chet reveals parents sent him to wilderness programme amid addiction battle

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Chet Hanks has revealed his parents, actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, sent him to a wilderness programme for “troubled teens” amid his battle with substance abuse.

The 32-year-old actor and musician detailed the harrowing experience during a recent episode of the Ivan Paychecks podcast. Hanks opened up about his early struggles with addiction, and how it put a strain on his relationship with his parents.

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