Chet Hanks, son of actor Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, pursued a career as a rapper under the name Chet Haze. However, his journey was hindered by substance abuse issues. Despite these challenges, Chet turned his life around with the birth of his daughter, Michaiah, in December 2016.

Chet revealed he kept Michaiah’s birth a secret for eight months until the press was ready to disclose it. He credited his daughter for his sobriety, saying, “If she wasn’t born, I don’t know if I would’ve made the change to get sober.”

Chet is protective of Michaiah’s privacy, avoiding social media posts about her. Despite this, early images of Michaiah surfaced online. Chet and Michaiah’s mother, Tiffany Miles, are no longer together, but Chet respects Tiffany, calling her “one of the nicest people.”

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson enjoy being grandparents to Michaiah and other grandchildren. Chet faced backlash for using a Gothic-style font in his “White Boy Summer” merchandise, which critics linked to white nationalism. To counter this, he released inclusive merchandise celebrating various races. Chet remains focused on providing a good life for his daughter through his thriving business.