Tom Hanks 'supports son's music career'

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet has revealed that his parents are supportive of his burgeoning music career.

Speaking to the Washington Post, the 20-year-old college student - who recently posted his first hip-hop remixes online - said that his family appreciate his rap ambitions and that Tom in particular tries to keep "an open mind" about the possibilities.

"They do know about [my career goals] and they share my excitement. And they're also very supportive, which is something I appreciate," he explained.

"It goes without saying that the support of my parents is something that I will never take for granted and I am very thankful for."

When asked if his parents are fans of hip-hop, Chet responded: "You know, [my dad] keeps an open mind.

"I've spent a lot of time trying to show him a lot of the music that inspires me. And he does keep an open mind."

Chet, who is a theatre student at Northwestern University in Illinois, has remixed rapper Wiz Khalifa's underground hit 'Black And Yellow'.