Chet Hanks Lives in Nashville RV for Music Career

Chet Hanks, the 35-year-old son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, revealed this week that he has settled into a Jayco Eagle RV at a Nashville trailer park while pursuing a career in country music. The actor and musician shared details of his unconventional living arrangement during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 28, 2026.

Hanks explained his decision stemmed from reluctance to furnish another residence after recently purchasing and outfitting a condo in Los Angeles. "I didn't want to get an apartment because I literally just got a condo in L.A. and I furnished it. I didn't want to do that again," he told Fallon. Temporary stays in rental homes, Airbnbs and hotels had grown tiresome, as he preferred his own space.

The choice was inspired by a solo road trip to Northern California, including a stay in an Airstream trailer near Carmel-by-the-Sea. "I stayed in an Airstream trailer and I really loved it. I was like, 'Man, I want one of these.' So I did," Hanks said. Though not yet affluent enough for an Airstream, he expressed satisfaction with his current setup, which includes a full kitchen and a walk-in shower. "That's a big deal with...