Chet Hanks is deeply thankful for the support and love of his parents, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

In a recent episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the actor and musician opened up about his journey to sobriety and how much his family has influenced his ability to stay on the right path.

While speaking with Drew Barrymore, Chet revealed that he has been one hundred percent sober for over three years. Barrymore, who also lives an alcohol-free life, shared that her family and friends were a significant source of encouragement for her, helping her remain committed to her decision. "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 explained.

Chet reflected on his own experiences, crediting his parents for standing by him no matter the circumstances. "I don’t take it for granted. I’m really, really grateful for both my parents. I’m at the age where I’m just really grateful for them, he said. I really cherish the time that I have spent with them."

Chet, who is now part of the country music duo Something Out West, recently debuted their first single, "Leaving Hollywood." Over the years, he has been open about his past struggles with substance use, talking about his time in rehab and how he has worked hard to maintain his sobriety despite facing setbacks along the way.

In a 2024 episode of "The Surreal Life," Chet shared that he reached rock bottom after a three-day coke binge. That experience pushed him to return to rehab and seek the help he desperately needed. "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 said during that episode.

In reflecting on his life now, Chet also touched on his family’s strong ties to Hollywood and how he feels his acting career was meant to be. But he emphasized to PEOPLE that his sobriety is the foundation that allows him to pursue his work and passions.

"It’s not difficult at all, he said, referring to staying sober. What’s difficult is when you’re trying to manage your life and you’re not sober, that’s what’s difficult. 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."