Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, is unexpectedly stuck in Colombia. In a recent Instagram video, Chet recounted how a birthday trip to Puerto Rico morphed into an unplanned adventure in Medellin, intending to visit a friend. However, things took a turn due to passport issues. Traveling with his Greek passport, his American passport being near expiration, Chet encountered trouble at the airport. Unaware that he needed a green card to return to the U.S. using a foreign passport, he now finds himself stranded in Medellin. Despite the predicament, Chet remains upbeat, even sharing nightlife clips from a local dance club.
Fans offered advice and humor, with suggestions like FedExing his passport and joking references to Tom Hanks’ “Cast Away” role. Chet, previously open about his sobriety journey, seems to be taking his current challenge in stride. Though there’s no word yet from his family, Chet has previously recounted advice from his father emphasizing professionalism and kindness on set. Until resolved, Chet’s stuck navigating this unexpected detour with the spirit of someone making the best out of a tricky situation.