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Bailing Out Sonny

April 14, 2021 Blind Gossip

[Blind Gossip] At what point does a parent’s responsibility for a child end?

This famous acting couple has several adult children.

One of those children is a perpetual screw up. His parents set him up to follow in their footsteps as an actor, but Sonny just couldn’t seem to stay out of trouble.

Sure, you can blame his troubles on substance abuse, but the truth is that even when sober, he’s a f*ck up. He thinks he’s smarter than everyone else and he doesn’t think any of the rules of normal behavior or society apply to him.

He’s messed up everything in his life multiple times but seems unrepentant for his mistakes. Almost defiant, in fact.

[His parents] have always bailed him out. They pay for rehab, they pay for private counseling. Whatever it takes to get him back on the right track. He’s caused them nothing but heartache over the past few years.

Does Sonny have any money?

Not that much. If he earns any, he usually runs through it in five minutes. People assume he’s rich because his parents are rich, but they try not to give him a lot of cash because of his drug history.

Sonny is in trouble again. This time, the trouble could actually be settled quickly and simply with cash.

Will his famous parents bail him out this time?

They could easily afford it, but they are between a rock and a hard place right now.

If they do pay up, it sets a bad precedent. He wouldn’t change and people would sue him just because they know Mom and Dad will pay up to make them go away.

If they don’t pay up, this stays in the headlines and gets dragged out in court which makes the whole family look bad. The charges are bad enough, but the the allegations of racism are even worse.

Too bad they can’t just send Sonny to live on an island somewhere…

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  1. LetsGoOverland says

    April 19, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Tom & Rita Hanks

    Chet Hanks

    Don’t bail him out or they will always be on the line for the next time. Hard lesson for some families to learn. You can offer help, set boundaries and even listen to them agree to the terms, however some children will continue to take for granted, go back on their word and use generosity until they are forced to grow up.

  2. Princesspc says

    April 17, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    Tom and Rita for parents
    Kid- White Choc- Chet.
    Chet could have been someone who is great had he been disciplined and focused. Poor guy, get beter.

  3. judylouise says

    April 16, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    I just saw Colin Hanks on an episode of Dexter. How do you end up with a Chet and a Colin? So completely different.

  4. blubelle says

    April 16, 2021 at 1:59 am

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks is a troubled guy who appears to have been coddled and overindulged by both of his parents, especially Rita, who has posted her support of his questionable actions more than once. Your son is long overdue for some tough love, Tom and Rita.

  5. sherri says

    April 15, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Chet Hanks doesn’t act like his parents and he doesn’t look like them either. Was he adopted?

  6. Lby54229 says

    April 15, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    Chet Hanks.

    This may help knock Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson off their pedestal. They could use a little humbling.

    • ValleyOfTheGalls says

      April 16, 2021 at 11:33 am

      YES! Their pompousness is astounding.

  7. SilentWhisper666 says

    April 15, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Chet Hanks
    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

  8. draconius25 says

    April 15, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    The Hanks.
    Dude is 30! Sink or swim sonny.

  9. iamcarson says

    April 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    I’ve never heard of Chet Hanks before but looked him up. I can’t find one photo where he doesn’t look like a d* of the highest order. Yikes!

    • nycmadam says

      April 15, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      Oh, I do agree with you! LOL

  10. DavyRogers says

    April 15, 2021 at 9:26 am

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson and their bratty kid Chet Haze.
    What they should do considering their money and position is offer him a deal. He can live quietly on a substantial allowance on the condition he remains quiet and out of trouble. No social media, no silly videos where he talks about life…or he can be cut off financially and never bailed out of trouble again. He needs to grow up and they need to let go.

  11. wendybar says

    April 15, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Well, if you look at Hunter Biden, (in his 50’s) bailing out children can be a forever thing….

    • DavyRogers says

      April 15, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Raise them when they are young or raise them forever.

  12. angelhair says

    April 15, 2021 at 7:54 am

    Chet Hanks

    Tom and Rita should do nothing. Let it play out publicly and let him face repercussions. He’s 30, he’s his own man, and his persona and behavior is so far removed from his parents and siblings that it won’t reflect on them. Some people take other people’s help for granted until they face some real responsibility. He might appreciate them more if he faces some actual consequences in the real world.

    • Alexis_Rose says

      April 15, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      This.

  13. Mama Gigi says

    April 15, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Son Chett Hanks

  14. fimelo says

    April 15, 2021 at 7:18 am

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet

    Don’t bail him out, it doesn’t serve his best interest in the long term.

  15. Sadeit says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:56 am

    Parents: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Sonny: Chet Hanks

  16. gingercat says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:54 am

    Definitely perpetual F*** up Chet Hanks. They’ll probably bail him out. What should they do? Tell him that once they bail him out this time, he’s on his own. And follow through.

  17. mrsroh says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:52 am

    Tom Hanks son, Chet

  18. Canadianna says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:47 am

    Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

    His parents shouldn’t pay.

  19. anmore says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:45 am

    Tom Hank & Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

    Sink or swim time

  20. whiskers says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:45 am

    I’m guessing Chet Hanks.

  21. Diamond Girl says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:43 am

    Has to be Tom Hanks’ son Chester.

  22. nalexis43211 says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:41 am

    Chet Hanks… his stupid “white boy summer” looks like it will be spent in court battling his ex GF whose suing him.

  23. pbitty says

    April 15, 2021 at 6:10 am

    Parents: Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
    Son: Chet Hanks

  24. tadadurocher says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:56 am

    Chester Hanks aka Chet Haze

  25. amagod121 says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:52 am

    Oh geez. Tom and Rita Banks and their son, Chet.

    Optnl: Well, the parents are woke folks so they should pay the person off to avoid the racism charges because just as with any s** charges that women make about any man, the victim of Chef’s *must* be believed. Fair is fair in terms of the woke philosophy.

    • amagod121 says

      April 15, 2021 at 5:54 am

      *Tom and Rita Hanks, not Banks. I really hate spell.check!

  26. darlacc says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:44 am

    Easy- Chet Hanks. One clue being “stuck on an island”. I’m thinking they should not bail him out this time. He needs to learn before it’s too late.

  27. calumsmom says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:44 am

    Tom Hanks son, Chet, accused of assaulting an ex girlfriend.

  28. JipJip says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:31 am

    Chet Hanks

  29. isleparadise says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:30 am

    Tom and Rita, it’s Time to financially cut off your 30 yr. old son Chet.

  30. laura1083 says

    April 15, 2021 at 4:52 am

    The Hanks and that idiot of a son Chet

  31. letinstar says

    April 15, 2021 at 4:30 am

    Parents: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Sonny: Chet Hanx

  32. hankster says

    April 15, 2021 at 4:17 am

    Chet Hanks getting sued by his ex right now for alleged abuse. What a mess. I wouldn’t intervene if I were the parents.

  33. ccat077 says

    April 15, 2021 at 4:11 am

    Chet Hanks!!

  34. chrissiefrenzy says

    April 15, 2021 at 3:24 am

    Chet Hanks

  35. grumpy says

    April 15, 2021 at 2:59 am

    Parents: The Hanks

    Sonny: Chet

    [Optional] What should the parents do? Time to kick him to the curb

  36. WorkHardBeNice says

    April 15, 2021 at 1:11 am

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
    What do you expect when you name a kid “Chester”?

    They *should* dole out a big fat Greek azz-whuppin.

    But they probably *will* keep funding this foolishness and hoping he’ll snap out of it. It’s sad.

  37. Beakerange says

    April 15, 2021 at 1:10 am

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks
    They shouldn’t bail him out this time, but I suspect they will

  38. ashketchum says

    April 15, 2021 at 12:10 am

    Tom Hanks
    Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

  39. inspectorGossipGirl says

    April 14, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    Jayden Pickett-Smith.

    He seems like such a waster. His parents have spoilt him too much.

  40. inspectorGossipGirl says

    April 14, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    Jada Pinkett-Smith.

    The kid seems like a complete waster who has been spoilt by his parents.

    • inspectorGossipGirl says

      April 14, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      *Jayden Pinkett-Smith.

  41. Kiersan says

    April 14, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Parents : Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Sonny : Chet Hanks

  42. squarepeggy says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    Chester Hanks.

    They should leave him to sort out his own battles.

    They won’t.

  43. Gorkerina says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:43 pm

    Patents: Tom Hanks and Rita whatshername…

    Sonny: Chet Hanks.

    What should the parents do? Support their son through the court proceedings, as most parents would, but not offer to pay for anything other than perhaps his legal fees. Let him see this one through – paying the claimant off would set a terrible precedent.

  44. BDBoop says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:43 pm

    Hanks/Wilson kid.

  45. jrgius says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    Chet Hanks.

  46. wombat says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks (aka Chet Haze hahahaha)
    Let him take the punishment. What a try-hard loser he is, and they have just enabled him again and again. If they bail him out, it is only to save their own reputations and not for his own good. Imagine having all of the opportunities he was raised with and squandering them all.

  47. Takenbk says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson – son Chet. Parents will try to settle for less than the $1 mill he’s being sued for.

  48. oyevey says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Tom Hanks
    Chet Hanks

  49. Lizbait says

    April 14, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Tom & Rita
    Chet Hanks

  50. smittenmitten says

    April 14, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    Chet Hanks

  51. esmerelda b says

    April 14, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    Tom Hanks Rita Wilson Chet Haze

  52. kimmukwest says

    April 14, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks

  53. isthisseattaken says

    April 14, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

  54. MrsCleaver says

    April 14, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    Rita & Tom Hanks and their son Chet.
    I don’t know what they should do, he’s a disaster.

  55. BadBadJan says

    April 14, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Sonny: Chet Hanks
    What should they do: Cut him loose and let him learn a hard lesson
    What will they do: Bail him out again. I only hope it is because of misguided love for their child and not just because they are only concerned about their own images.

  56. allegoriedesoie says

    April 14, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

    Sonny: Chet Hanks

  57. lapawar says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks.. “white boy summer”

    I’d change my name and skip town.

  58. gailpow says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    Parents are Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson and their black sheep son, Chet Hanks.

  59. RobinTKV says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    The bad Tom Hanks kid? Chet Haze or something like that.

  60. blessed1 says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    One of Tom Hanks kids?

  61. lgindahouse says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

  62. amandatory says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson and Chet Hanks.

  63. macmac says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson’s kid?

  64. Jeanesgenes says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    Chet Hanks
    Tom and Rita Hanks
    Tough love. Let him get a public defender and face the music. There is only so much you can do.

  65. missbmw says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Chet Hanks

  66. llabine1 says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    Parents : Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Sonny: Chet Hanks

  67. dinamarieburnett says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    Tom/Rita Hanks. The son that acted like a black rapper. I think his name is Chester.

  68. haley1020 says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    Tom hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet hanks

  69. OlsonAH82 says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks.

  70. Steffy44 says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    Tom and Rita and their kid Chet

    Cut him loose. They will probably pay the woman off to make it go away.

  71. 2infinity says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    Chet Hanks – and yes if this was a black man who did this to a white woman he would be in jail by now!

  72. ILUVCA4evr says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    Chet ‘wanna be rapper’ Hanks–Abuse issues

    Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson

    In the end, they will probably bail him out as he can cause more damage being a loose cannon. Then they need to basically lay it on the line that they won’t do it anymore. That’s a hard one when you have a ‘kid’ like that who basically never grew up and thinks the world ‘owes’ him.

  73. JBDinCA says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Tom and Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

  74. Babs806 says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Chet Hanks

    They should let the courts handle it

  75. My2Brows says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Chet Hanks. He sounds like he has Narcissist Personality Disorder; really tough to rehab.

  76. redbus says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    tom and rita
    chet hanks
    they should cut him off… loved the clue of sending him to an island!

  77. Qlex74 says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    Chet Hanks

  78. yankgirl13 says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

    They need to cut him loose and clean up his own mess.

  79. mel1313 says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    Colin Hanks.

    They should cut the cord.

  80. bluthbananas says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Sonny: Chet Haze

  81. Melvin says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Sonny: Chet Hanks

  82. mbscott24 says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    Sounds like the infamous Chester “Chet” Hanks recently in the news again.
    The best thing for parents to do is that thing called “tough” love…

  83. rosie-34 says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

  84. 4girls4 says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Tom Hanks’ Loser kid
    Michael Douglas’ Loser Kid
    Take your pick

  85. ILoveRArmitage says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Chet Hanks and his famous parents Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. They will bail him out because they’re his parents and hope for the best for him. Also to protect their image of being the nice guys.

  86. NewHampshirite says

    April 14, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Chet Hanks

  87. abbygee says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Chet

  88. beachchick218 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Tom and Rita. Son Chet.

    It’s time for him to grow up and pay his own dues.

  89. JoshuaTree says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson with their perpetual screwup son Chet “White Boy Summer” Hanks….Or Chet Haze depending on the week.

  90. buttersmom says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Tom and Rita Hanks

    Chet Hanks

  91. Annabanana321 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    I think it’s about Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s son Chet

    Opt: really, I have no idea!

  92. hkmummy says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Chet Hanks

  93. sfittig says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    Chet Hanks son of Tom and Rita

  94. RubieCubie says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

    Sonny: Chet Hanks

    [Optional] What should the parents do? What will they do? — They missed the boat a long time ago on what they SHOULD have done. Likely will just pay off everyone and keep it all hush hush.

  95. hereforthisworld says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    Parents: Will and Jada Smith

    Son: Jaden Smith

  96. hereforthisworld says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Parents: Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas

    Son: Dylan Douglas

  97. Snoopydooper says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet

    They should just not comment on his a* behavior and they should not bail him out of the lawn suit either.

  98. TheRider says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Tom and Rita
    Chet Hanks

  99. Sleepyandconfused says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet

    They should stop treating him like a child and make him face consequences of his actions before it’s too late

  100. hereforthisworld says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Parents: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

    Son: Wyatt Russell

  101. viola45 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
    Sonny: Chet Haze

  102. michellev27 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    Chet Hanks

    Tom Hanks and Rita wilson

  103. ZZtyme says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

    Chet Hanks.

    Stay tough and let Sonny finally take responsibility.

  104. Tinytoon76 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Chet Hanks

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

  105. Guccigal says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks
    They’ll bail him out

  106. mrorange1330 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Tom hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet hanks

    Cut him off

  107. caela94 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    Tom and Rita Hanks
    Chet

  108. heartcouture says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    Tom Hanks and his weird son Chet Hanks

  109. darkredd says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    The Hanks

    Chet Hanks

  110. jayjay1985 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Tom Hanks’ Son
    Chet

  111. smeam123 says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Rita and Tom Hanks and their train wreck of a son Chet

  112. mpizzle says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

    I have way too much respect for Tom and Rita to look poorly on them if they don’t bail Chet out.

    I’ve no doubt they’ve given him every opportunity available in life, he chose the bad path.

  113. GooglyMoogly says

    April 14, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    The Hanks
    Chet the Idiot Son
    They should let him fail and let him deal with the consequences.
    They will bail him out to keep things quiet and keep their reputation clean.

  114. KellyKelly says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
    Chet
    They’ll probably pay…

  115. chica1984 says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks

  116. DaniJo says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Chet Hanks

  117. melrose71 says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. Son is Chet Hanks. He just looks like any other spoiled rich Hollywood kid – although not all kids with famous parents turn out like that. I think he’s the only Hanks kid who acts like this so it’s probably more in his personality that makes him this entitled. Let him deal with his own problems. He needs to grow up at some point.

  118. tvgirl13 says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    Parents: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

    Sonny: Chet Hanks

  119. lucillebluth says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Definitely Tom and Rita’s son Chet, it would be nice for them to just stay out of it but the ex knows she’ll get what she wants

  120. The Big D says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
    Chet Hanks
    I think they will help him out but I don’t think they should. Time for some tough love and let him figure this one out on his own.

  121. Frank X says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Parents: Tom and Rita
    Sonny: Chet

  122. smiller2000 says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    Tom & Rita Hanks

    Chet Hanks

  123. jonty30 says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Cameron Douglas?

    This is why bailing out children from minor difficulties is a really bad idea. Suffering small consequences now actually saves them from larger ones later.

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