Chet Hanks Confronts Eric André at ComplexCon Over Past Criticisms

Chet Hanks confronts Eric André at ComplexCon, revealing past tensions over cultural portrayal and media comments.

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, recently confronted comedian Eric André during a tense exchange at ComplexCon in Los Angeles, reigniting their ongoing feud.

The 36-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a video capturing the encounter, where he approached André and questioned him about past remarks. The clip shows André initially responding warmly before walking away with his security team, while Hanks remarked that the confrontation had been long overdue.

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In the caption, Hanks criticized André for what he described as an “emotionally disturbed” portrayal of his behavior on a 2023 sketch show, claiming the comedian had trashed him in the media. He also referenced a prior incident where André accused him of mocking Caribbean culture through his Jamaican accent, calling the comedian’s recent actions “a long time coming.”

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