Tom Hanks' son Chet left a lasting impression on Kim Zolciak, who gushed, "I thought he was adorable."

While filming "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets," Kim Zolciak had a "life-changing" experience by forming a bond with Tom Hanks' son Chet.

When she entered the cast house in Colombia for "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," the former star was unfamiliar with the younger Hanks and relied on her daughter Brielle to provide information about her new co-star.

"Zolciak confessed to Planet Chronicle Digital that she found the person in question "adorable" despite not knowing who they were."

Zolciak stated, "I phoned Brielle and said, 'Brielle, there's a man named Chet here.' She replied, 'Mom, there's only one Chet,' and I responded, 'Who is that?'"

WATCH: Kim Zolciak recalls first meeting Chet Hanks

Her daughter exclaimed, "Mom! I saw Tom Hanks' son!"

"Zolciak stated, "I was like, ‘Oh, my God.’ It didn't even click with me. So, I thought he was adorable. He was sweet.""

In the trailer for the new MTV show, Zolciak and Hanks were seen getting intimate in a bedroom. During one confessional, Chet candidly admitted, "Kim is a MILF."

"Oh, my God. It didn't even click with me. So, I thought he was adorable. He was sweet." — Kim Zolciak

Zolciak clarified that he wasn't climbing into her bed, but rather hugging her while she was in her bed.

Hanks told Planet Chronicle Digital that his connection with Zolciak came easily.

"I initially thought she was someone I would get along with," he said. "We're kindred spirits. She's funny, witty, and has a smart mouth — I'm drawn to people like that."

Zolciak stated that their relationship is still uncertain and to stay tuned for updates. She added that she thinks Chet is a great person and that she spoke with him the previous day.

Despite the possibility of a new romantic connection, her time on the show was still "life-changing."

"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."  — Chet Hanks

"I had an amazing time. It was much more enjoyable than I expected, and it was truly life-changing for me. I haven't been away from my family for that long in a while. I've had some time to reflect and make new connections. I would definitely go again if given the chance."

Zolciak is in the midst of a divorce with estranged husband Kroy Biermann.

In May 2023, Zolciak and Biermann filed dueling divorce petitions after 11 years of marriage. However, they later dropped the petitions in July. In August, he refiled for divorce, stating that their marriage was "irretrievably broken."

In November, their divorce case goes to trial, and they have four children together, including Zolciak's two adult daughters that the former professional football player adopted.

During tough moments, Zolciak would often jest that she's leaned on "wine, friends, and my kids" before adding that she's "doing okay."

"She stated, "I'm quite content. Initially, everything was extremely challenging, including all aspects of it." She added, "The public is largely unaware of what's truly happening here. I've kept quiet about it for as long as possible.""

Zolciak stated, "My incredible older daughters are my rock and motivate me daily to keep pushing. I'm uncertain about the future in this situation, so we'll have to wait and see."

In the midst of the back-and-forth court filings, Zolciak stated that her daughters did not believe they would ever get divorced.

""They have had their moments, and this is a lot for any family to go through. They have a lot of resentment and other feelings for some things that have been said in the media. However, they are very open and honest with me, and they're doing OK," she said."

Kim Zolciak reveals that her children inspire her to remain resilient during her divorce with her ex-husband.

In October, a judge ordered that the petitioner and respondent would have exclusive use of the marital residence in Alpharetta, Georgia until it was sold.

The mansion, built in 2008, is a $6 million, 15,000-square-foot estate with extreme privacy in a gated community. It has seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a fitness room, a wine cellar, and a game room, in addition to a pool and a grotto area.

Zolciak and Biermann owe the IRS more than $1 million in unpaid taxes from 2013, 2017, and 2018, according to separate documents obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital. Due to their financial situation, Biermann stated in court documents filed in September that both parties are forced to live together and cannot afford to acquire separate residences.

Before finding her future husband on "RHOA," Zolciak was a cast member on the show and met her spouse through her co-star, Shereé Whitfield.

The couple's grand wedding in November 2011 was featured in a spinoff show, and they later received their own family-focused program, "Don't Be Tardy," based on their rowdy antics.

MTV's 'Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets' premiered on July 23th. Further episodes will be shown every Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT.