Tom Hanks is enjoying a father-son moment this holiday season.
The actor's third child, Chester “Chet” Marlon Hanks, posted a rare selfie of himself and his father together on his Instagram on Tuesday.
In the photo, father and son can be seen wrapped in their winter clothes. Tom, 67, wore a cap and a dark green sweater, while Chet wore a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap and a black hoodie with a white T-shirt underneath.
Chet, 33, simply captioned the post, “Gang.”
Tom shares Chet and another son, Truman Theodore, 28, with his wife Rita Wilson. The “Forrest Gump” actor is also the father of two other children, Colin Hanks, 45, and Elizabeth Hanks, 41, whom he shares with his ex-wife Samantha Lewes.
During an interview with The New York Times in 2019, Tom spoke about becoming a father at a young age.
“I'm starting to think about the mistakes I've made with my own children and not explaining things or not being there for them. Or about being so busy with other things going on in our adult world,” he told the publication.
He also discussed his philosophy on parenting.
“At some point I figured out that all I think parents can ultimately do is say, 'I love you, you can do no wrong, you can't hurt my feelings, I hope you keep forgiving me.' occasion, and what should I do?'” he said. “You offer them this: 'I will do everything I can to protect you.' That's it. Offer it and then just love them.”
What you should know about Tom Hanks' four children
Colin Lewes Hanks
Colin Hanks and Tom Hanks attend the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Los Angeles. Neilson Barnard via Getty Images
Born on November 24, 1977, in Sacramento, California, Colin is Tom's first child, whom he shares with his ex-Lewes.
Colin followed in his father's footsteps and became an actor. He appeared on television and in films such as “Orange County,” “Life in Pieces,” “American Crime Story,” “Drunk History,” and “The House Bunny.” He also received an Emmy nomination for his role in the TV series “Fargo.”
As for his personal life, Colin tied the knot with Samantha Bryant in May 2010 and the couple has two daughters together: Olivia Jane, who was born in 2011, and Charlotte Bryant, who was born in 2013.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks
Tom Hanks stands with his daughter Elizabeth Ann Hanks and wife Rita Wilson as he accepts the Legion d'Honneur medal on May 19, 2016 in Paris, France. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images
Elizabeth, the second child of Tom and his ex Lewes, was born on May 17, 1982 in Los Angeles, California. Elizabeth appeared as an extra in films with her father as a child.
She later began a writing career under the moniker E.A. Hanks after graduating from Vassar College. Her writing has appeared in publications such as the Guardian, The New York Times and Times Magazine.
In November, she teased the release of her upcoming book on her Instagram with the caption: “A project that's been in the works for a decade.”
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Chester “Chet” Marlon
Colin Hanks, Chet Hanks and Tom Hanks attend the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020 in Los Angeles. Neilson Barnard via Getty Images
Chet is Tom's third child, whom he shares with his current wife, Wilson. Chet was born on August 4, 1990 in Los Angeles and began using his stage name Chet Haze to launch his music career.
Chet, who has several acting roles under his belt, also worked with his father in the 2020 AppleTV+ film Greyhound.
He has a daughter named Michaiah with his former partner Tiffany Miles. Chet, best known for his role on the Fox series Empire, shared his father's best acting advice in a 2018 conversation with People Magazine.
“Show up on time, know your lines and be nice to everyone,” he said.
Truman Theodore Hanks
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Truman Theodore Hanks attend the “Asteroid City” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023 in Cannes, France. Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images
Truman is Tom's fourth child, born on December 26, 1995 in Los Angeles. A graduate of Stanford University, Truman has also pursued a career in the entertainment industry.
He appeared as a younger version of his father's character in “A Man Named Otto,” a 2022 film produced by his mother Wilson.
Earlier this year, Tom spoke in the film about his experiences working with his youngest child.
“It's special because I changed his diaper,” Tom told People Magazine. “But you get over that right away because you have to show up, hit the mark, get it done on time and be right there.”