Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Celebrate 37 Years of Marriage
Hollywood’s beloved couple, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, are marking a major milestone in their relationship – 37 years of marriage. The actors, both 68, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share heartfelt tributes to one another.
According to a report by ABC News, Rita Wilson captioned a photo of her and her husband bundled up in hats and jackets, "Happy 37th Anniversary my love!!!" The photo, which was posted on Instagram, shows the couple looking happy and in love.
Tom Hanks, meanwhile, shared a warm-weather selfie his wife took of them while out for a swim. The photo shows the couple smiling and enjoying each other’s company. "37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs. -Mr.THanks," Hanks wrote, capitalizing the first two letters in "thanks" as a play on his own initials.
The couple’s relationship has been the subject of much admiration over the years, with Hanks previously opening up about his marriage to Wilson in a CNN interview. Back in 2013, he called "every day" with her a "blast" and "fun". "I must say that when I met Rita, I thought, ‘Oh, this is what it’s supposed to be like when you are married to somebody," Hanks said. "It’s supposed to be this carefree and easy and, you know, oddly enough, weighty."
Rita Wilson has also expressed her gratitude for Hanks, writing in a 2019 Instagram post that her song "The Spark" was inspired by her relationship with her husband. "In any long term relationship, if you’re lucky, you started with a spark, that beautiful glimmer that ignites into a lasting love," Wilson wrote in part. "Fires need to be tended to, stoked, added to, watched. As long as there is a spark you’ll always have a fire. I love you, Tom."
The couple married on April 30, 1988, and share a blended family, including their sons Chester "Chet" Marlon Hanks, Truman Theodore Hanks, and Tom Hanks’ son Colin Hanks and daughter Elizabeth Hanks, whom he shares with ex-wife Samantha Lewes.
As reported by ABC News, the couple’s anniversary celebrations have been marked by an outpouring of love and support from fans, who have taken to social media to congratulate them on their milestone.
In a statement to ABC News, a friend of the couple said, "Tom and Rita are a shining example of a Hollywood marriage that has stood the test of time. They are a true power couple and an inspiration to us all."
The couple’s 37 years of marriage is a testament to their love and commitment to one another. As they celebrate this major milestone, fans and friends are sending them love and best wishes for many more years of happiness together.
According to sources, including ABC News, the couple’s relationship is built on a foundation of love, trust, and mutual respect. As they look back on their 37 years together, they are no doubt grateful for the journey they have shared and look forward to many more years of love, laughter, and adventure together.
In conclusion, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s 37th wedding anniversary is a celebration of their love and commitment to one another. As reported by ABC News, the couple’s relationship is an inspiration to us all, and their milestone is a reminder that true love can last a lifetime.
