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Rita WilsonThe actress’s name often makes headlines for her on-screen work, music, and decades-long marriage Tom Hanks. But in recent years, the 69-year-old actress has also drawn attention for speaking openly about her health and personal journey.
More than a decade after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Rita continues to open up about that experience, including the support she received from her husband during that time. Now cancer-free, she has used her platform to advocate for early detection and second opinions while remaining active in Hollywood and beyond.
As she continues to share her story, learn more about Rita, her career, and her family below.
She starred in beloved films from the 1980s through the 2000s
Rita He appeared in dozens of films over several decades. Some of her most notable roles include: Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Mixed nuts (1994), Now and then (1995), This thing you do! (1996), The runaway bride (1999), and It’s complicated (2009).
I participated in the tournament with Tom Hanks In the 1985 movie Volunteers
Rita and Tom He shared the screen in the 1985 comedy film Volunteersalthough they actually met a few years ago when Rita starred in his sitcom Bosom buddies In 1981. At the time they filmed VolunteersTom was still married to his first wife, Samantha Lewis.
In a previous interview with GQAccording to the peopleTom recalled their relationship, saying, “Rita and I looked at each other and—kaboing—that was it,” noting that their connection was undeniable. Tom and Samantha later divorced in 1987, and he married Rita in 1988. The couple has since been together for more than three decades, becoming one of the longest marriages in Hollywood.
She is also a singer and songwriter with multiple albums to her name
Rita She has built a music career alongside her work in film and television. She released her first album, AM/FMin 2012 and since then he has put out several records, including Rita Wilson, Bigger pictureand Halfway home. In 2026, she continued this path with new music, including an album A woman’s voice.
She produced My big fat Greek wedding Movie franchise
Rita He also had a huge influence behind the scenes as a producer. I helped bring My big fat Greek wedding (2002) came to life, which became one of the most successful romantic comedies of all time, and she returned as a producer for its sequels, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) and the third installment in 2023. She also worked as a producer on the hit musical film Mamma mia!
She shares two sons with her Tom Hanks
Rita and Tom Sharing two boys together. The eldest of them, Chet HanksBorn in 1990, he practiced acting and music while he was their youngest son. Truman HanksBorn in 1995, he worked in the film industry.
