AceShowbiz - Chet Hanks, the rapper, model, and actor, recently found himself stuck in Colombia after encountering passport complications that delayed his return to the United States. Despite the unexpected setback, he assured fans that he was doing okay while working through the travel difficulties.

Chet Hanks, the eldest son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, shared details about the situation in an Instagram video posted on Friday. He explained that he initially traveled to Puerto Rico to celebrate his friend Max’s birthday, where he had "a good time." However, after deciding to extend his trip southward beyond the U.S. territory on a whim, he ran into trouble.

In his video, Chet Hanks described his spontaneous plan: “I’m in Puerto Rico, and we’re all about to leave. I go, Hmm, I’m only, you know, two, three hours away from Medellin. Why don’t I go pull up on my homie Taylor, who lives in Medellin? Fuck it. Yeah, sounds good, right?”

The complication arose because Chet Hanks was traveling with his Greek passport instead of his U.S. passport. His U.S. passport was near expiration when he left for Puerto Rico, so he opted to use his Greek citizenship to travel. However, upon arriving at the airport in Medellin, Colombia, officials informed him that to re-enter the United States using a foreign passport, he would need a green card.

Chet Hanks stated, “They tell me that if I’m using a foreign passport, I need a green card to get back into America. I don’t have a green card because I’m an American citizen. I don’t have my American passport with me, so I’m literally stuck in Colombia.”

The only embassy capable of addressing his predicament is located in Bogota, approximately 260 miles from Medellin. Despite the distance and inconvenience, he expressed reluctance to make the trip there. "I literally have no fucking idea what I’m gonna do...I don’t want to go to Bogota, so, yeah, free me. You know what I’m saying: Free me,” he added at the end of his update.

On Saturday, Chet Hanks posted another Instagram update reassuring followers that he was safe. The caption of a photo featuring him with R&B artist Max read, “ESTAMO BIEN,” signaling that all was well despite the ongoing challenges.

As of Monday, Chet Hanks appeared to remain in Medellin. In a new video, he shared thoughts on his insomnia, discussed his sobriety, and referenced the recent arrest and altercation involving actor Shia LaBeouf ahead of Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Throughout his career, Chet Hanks has appeared in recurring roles on series such as Running Point, Empire, Shameless, and Your Honor. He has also guest-starred on shows including Curb Your Enthusiasm and Atlanta. Since rising to prominence in the early 2010s, he has cultivated a distinct public persona, often embracing internet notoriety. In 2021, for example, he popularized the phrase “White Boy Summer” on his Instagram, a platform he frequently uses to share his political views and opinions on topics such as COVID-19 vaccinations and the Black Lives Matter movement.

While Chet Hanks has faced controversies and legal issues that contrast with his father’s more polished public image, he continues to engage with fans and followers through candid social media updates, including the current travel hiccup in Colombia.