Kim Zolciak Spills Secrets About Meeting Tom Hanks' Son: 'Life-Changing'

Reality star Kim Zolciak opens up about her unforgettable encounter with Chet Hanks on the set of "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets."

Kim Zolciak, known for her appearances on "Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "Don't Be Tardy," recently shared her surprising tale of meeting Tom Hanks' son, Chet Hanks, on the set of the reality show "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets."

Zolciak confessed that she had no idea who Chet Hanks was when she first laid eyes on him in the cast house in Colombia. It was only after consulting with her eldest daughter, Brielle, that she realized who he was, exclaiming to Fox News Digital, "I thought he was adorable."

Kim Zolciak Spills Secrets About Meeting Tom Hanks' Son: 'Life-Changing'

"I didn’t even know who he was, to be honest with you," Zolciak admitted. "I called Brielle, and I said, ‘Brielle, there’s some guy named Chet here.' She's like, ‘There’s only one Chet, Mom,' and I was like, ‘OK, Who’s that?'"

In a playful moment on the show, Chet Hanks was seen getting cozy with Zolciak in a bedroom, leading to rumors of a possible fling between the two. However, Zolciak clarified, "He wasn’t climbing into my bed, he was hugging me while I was in my bed."

Kim Zolciak Spills Secrets About Meeting Tom Hanks' Son: 'Life-Changing'

Chet Hanks echoed Zolciak's amicable sentiments, revealing to Fox News Digital, "I just thought she was someone I would get along with. We're kind of like a kindred spirit. She's funny, she's really witty, she's got a smart mouth on her — I'm drawn to people like that."

Regardless of the nature of their relationship, Zolciak described her experience on "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets" as "life-changing."

Kim Zolciak Spills Secrets About Meeting Tom Hanks' Son: 'Life-Changing'

"I had the most incredible time. It was a lot of fun — way more fun than I anticipated to be honest, but it definitely was life-changing for me," she said. "I’ve never been gone from my family for that long. I’ve had some time to think. I made really great connections and friends. I would definitely do it again in a heartbeat."

Zolciak is currently navigating a divorce from her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, but she maintains a positive outlook. "I’m pretty happy. It was really, really rough in the beginning, just all aspects of it," she said. "The public just not really knowing… they have no idea what's really going on here. I have been tight-lipped about it as long as I can."

Kim Zolciak Spills Secrets About Meeting Tom Hanks' Son: 'Life-Changing'

Zolciak also addressed the financial difficulties she and Biermann have faced, owing the IRS more than $1 million in unpaid taxes. "Due to our financial situation, both parties are forced to live together and cannot afford to acquire separate residences," Biermann stated in court documents.

Despite the challenges, Zolciak remains optimistic and is grateful for the support of her family and friends. "I have an incredible support system. I have the most incredible older daughters who are my rock — they motivate me every day to keep pushing. I don’t know what the future holds in this situation, so we will see."