Chet Hanks Reveals Kissing This Actress Was His ‘Best Moment’

Actor Chet Hanks has revealed that he will never forget an onscreen intimate moment with his “Running Point” co-star Kate Hudson.

Chet and Hudson star in the Netflix comedy series as Travis Bugg and Isla Gordon, respectively, and shared an unexpected kiss in the third episode of the first season.

In addition to the kiss, Chet, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, also opened up about how he learned from Hudson while working with her.

On Friday, Chet spoke to TooFab at the Clarins ICONS Event at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles and shared details about his experience working with Hudson.

One of the things he spoke about was their characters’ smooch. As it happened, Chet’s character, Travis, read a situation with Hudson’s Isla wrongly.

After Isla put her hands on his arm while appreciating him for agreeing to apologize to a sponsor, Travis thought she was showing affection toward him and kissed her.

Isla was shocked by his gesture and quickly pulled away from Travis, falling off the booth as she did.

Chet was asked about the kissing scene and described it as “the best moment of my life.”

He added with a laugh, “Why wouldn’t it be?”

The 32-year-old actor also said it was a “joy” to be a part of “Running Point” and revealed that Hudson advised him many times on set.

He described what he learned from her, saying, “I pay attention to her. Not so much asking her questions, but just by following her example. By following her example of how to carry a show.”

Chet noted that it can be “a big responsibility” and “stressful” to be number one on the call sheet but Hudson “never lets it stress her out.”

He added, “She’s super fun. She’s always super fun and outgoing and just a joy to be around. So that alone, I think, teaches you a lot, you know?”

During the chat, Chet also shared how he prepared to play his character, Travis Bugg, noting that they have much in common.

He also joked that he didn’t have to do much to prepare for the role.

When asked how he gets into the “zone” to play Travis, Chet said, “I just got out of bed, got dressed, got in my car, and drove to work. That’s it.”

Another similarity Chet shares with his character is their struggle with substance abuse, as Season 1 of “Running Point” ended with Travis being sent to rehab. However, Chet is hopeful Travis will get out of rehab in Season 2.

He shared his thoughts about what the next season of the show will bring for Travis, saying, “You know what? I’m sure whatever they come up with will be a lot of fun.”

Chet also dished on his family’s thoughts about “Running Point,” revealing that he watched it with his parents. He added, “They loved it. They thought it was funny.”

During an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on March 18, the actor and musician shared that he has been “one hundred percent sober” for over three years.

Barrymore, who has also embraced an alcohol-free lifestyle, noted how vital support from family and friends has been in her journey.

“What I’ve learned along the way is that family, whether it’s blood or found, do make you feel shy and embarrassed when you’re not doing the right things and the most proud when you are,” she said.

Chet agreed, expressing deep gratitude for his parents. “I don’t take it for granted. I’m really, really grateful for both my parents,” he said.

He added, “I’m at the age where I’m just really grateful for them. I really cherish the time that I have spent with them.”

Chet has been open about his struggles with addiction, including attending rehab and dealing with relapses.

In an August 2024 episode of “The Surreal Life,” he recounted a “three-day coke binge” that led to his decision to seek help.

“I just knew, man, if I don’t change my life in a drastic way, either I’m not even going to be around or something bad, so bad, is going to happen that my life might as well be over,” he recalled per PEOPLE Magazine.

Now focused on his music and acting career, Chet credits sobriety for making his success possible.

“It’s not difficult at all,” he explained. “What’s difficult is when you’re trying to manage your life and you’re not sober. When you just commit and decide and you stick to it, it’s not even something that you negotiate with. It’s just a non-negotiable. And life becomes extremely easy.”