Chet Hanx discusses growing up as Tom Hanks' son and not having a 'strong male role model'

“I needed to hear that.”

In a new YouTube video, the rapper, actor, and fitfluencer gets candid about growing up Hanks.

I needed to hear that.

Tom Hanks and Chet Hanks

Chet Hanks and Tom Hanks in 2012.Michael Tran/FilmMagic

I didn’t have anyone to tell me that.

This is me now telling the younger version of myself what I needed to hear then."

EW has reached out to Hanks for comment but have not received a response as of publication.

This whole endeavor is part of Hanx’s “self-mastery program” HanxFit.

“Today, I’m grateful, I’ve changed my life.

“I’m just focused on doing the work and being the best me I can be.”