Chet Hanks: From Actor to Pirate

0:00On April 29th, Chet Hanks, the 35-year-old actor from Running Point, just declared himself a full-on pirate. It all started when he swam 200 feet out to a mega-out off Puerto Rico and climbed a board to join the party. He insists that by hopping on without an invite, he technically commandeered the vessel, so pirate status is locked in for life. This wildtail came out during a TV appearance where Hanks broke it down step by step. Picture this. He was a number-guys and about 200 women on board, and he knew they had to crash it. The host cracked up, one joking they probably welcomed him right in, and Hanks confirmed it with a grin. On the show, co-hosts like Chanel Jones and Jenna Bush Hager played along, asking if he packed a pirate flag. Hanks admitted he was winging it, saying he didn't even know his pirate side until that moment. The vibe was light-hearted, everyone leaning into the absurdity. Hanks doubled down on the pirate life by snagging a real antique gold coin.

1:00He bought it from an antiquities dealer, minted in 1703 under Spain's King Philip V, right in the golden age of piracy. Could have been pirate plunder back then. Now he's turning that doubloon into a custom chain necklace to rock around town. Pirate era activated, and Hanks is all in, promising to show it off next time. Keeps getting more legendary by the day. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.