Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's Early Years Together
On Instagram, Rita Wilson celebrated Tom Hanks' 70th birthday, referring to him as "the love of my life." The pair, who tied the knot in 1988, first crossed paths on the set of 'Bosom Buddies' in 1981. They appeared together in the film 'Volunteers' in 1985 and made their public debut as a couple at the premiere of 'Three Amigos' in 1986. They share two sons, Chet and Truman. In 2020, they were among the initial celebrities diagnosed with COVID-19 while in Australia. The article features a slideshow showcasing their early years, including moments from the 1985 'Now & Then' premiere, their wedding in 1988, and Hanks' Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1998.
Key facts
- Tom Hanks turned 70 years old.
- Rita Wilson posted a birthday tribute on Instagram calling Hanks 'the love of my life.'
- The couple has been married since 1988.
- They first met on the set of 'Bosom Buddies' in 1981.
- They co-starred in the film 'Volunteers' in 1985.
- They debuted as a couple at the premiere of 'Three Amigos' in 1986.
- They have two sons: Chet and Truman.
- They were among the first celebrities infected with COVID-19 in 2020 and quarantined in Australia.
Entities
Artists
- Tom Hanks
- Rita Wilson
- Kathleen Turner
- Jay Weiss
- Sally Field
- Alan Greisman
- Ross Malinger
- Victor Garber
- Elton John
- Princess Diana
- Tom Ford
- Steven Spielberg
- Kate Capshaw
Institutions
- ABC
- Vogue
- The Guardian
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grauman's Chinese Theatre
- Sony Pictures Studios
- MTV Movie Awards
- Hollywood Women's Press Club
- Elton John AIDS Foundation
- Deauville American Film Festival
- Academy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Westwood
- Beverly Hills
- Santa Monica
- London
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Deauville
- France