US EditionTom Hanks' Son Issues Desperate Plea as He Says He Is Trapped in Colombia
Chet Hanks is stranded in Medellín after airline staff required a U.S. green card for re-entry despite his American citizenship, complicating his return to the U.S.
- On Saturday, Chet Hanks, actor and musician, said he was stranded in Medellín, Colombia, posting an Instagram video captioned 'Free me', pleading for help.
- Chet Hanks said he was traveling with a Greek passport because his U.S. passport was near expiry, and airport staff told him foreign-passport travelers need a green card to re-enter the U.S., but he says he is a U.S. citizen without one.
- After attending a Puerto Rico birthday, he detoured to Medellín to visit a friend named Taylor and says he checked in three hours early for his international flight.
- Followers responded with jokes and 'Cast Away' references after Chet Hanks posted Saturday he needs help from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, and a rep did not immediately reply.
- Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, has faced public controversy and sobriety challenges, which shape audience reactions to his current predicament in Colombia.
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Chet Hanks revealed via Instagram video that his attempt to avoid potential problems with his American passport did not save him from mishaps.
Tom Hanks' son Chet is stranded in Colombia after leaving passport at home
"I literally have no f---ing idea what I’m gonna do," the actor told followers in a Feb. 27 Instagram video.Chet Hanks attends the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 31, 2026Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via GettyTom Hanks' son is getting the immersive Cast Away experience… minus the volleyball.Chet Hanks, who is best known for declaring "White Boy Summer" back in 2021, recently revealed his unfortunate predicament to the world: he is stuck in Colombia …
Tom Hanks' Son Trapped in Columbia After Passport Drama
Passport drama unfolded after Chet Hanks revealed he is stuck in Medellin, Colombia, following international travel complications. The 35-year-old actor, son of Tom Hanks, shared in an Instagram video that he cannot return to the United States because he traveled using his Greek passport instead of his American one. “I’m traveling with my Greek passport because I’m a dual citizen,” Hanks explained. He said he avoided using his American passport …
Chet Hanks Issues Call For Help From Colombia After Being Denied Entry To The United States Despite Being An American Citizen
Chet Hanks Tom Hanks won an Oscar for his portrayal of a man who spent four years stuck on an island before being rescued. His son, Chet, may not be dealing with a similarly harrowing situation, but he still managed to find himself stranded in Colombia after running into a passport issue during a last-minute trip. It’s hard to believe it’s been more than 15 years since I was first introduced to Chet Hanks, who was going by the rap name “Chet Haz…
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