Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have proven that lasting love in Hollywood isn’t just possible—it’s beautiful. The longtime couple, who have been together for 40 years and married for 37, are celebrating another milestone: Wilson’s 69th birthday. And Hanks made sure the world knew just how much he adores his “beloved” wife.
On October 26th, the Oscar-winning actor took to Instagram to post a sweet photo of Wilson smiling in a black bathing suit while tucking her wet hair behind her ears. “This beautiful woman celebrates her birthday TODAY,” he captioned the photo. “She is beloved by her husband. Happy Birthday, @ritawilson!” He even added Wilson’s new 2025 song “W.O.W. (Wild Ol’ Woman)” as the soundtrack to the post—a fitting tribute to his fun-loving, talented wife.
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In the snapshot, Wilson looks radiant and relaxed, sitting on a boat in front of sparkling turquoise waters and a rocky cliffside. Her natural joy shines through as she laughs mid-photo, wearing layered bracelets and minimal makeup. While Hanks disabled comments on the post, fans shared their excitement elsewhere online. “Looking pretty damn good, Rita, beautiful,” one fan wrote, while another commented, “You look awesome!”
This isn’t the first time Hanks has publicly celebrated his wife. Just a few months earlier, the “Forrest Gump” star marked their 37th wedding anniversary by sharing a selfie of the two smiling together on another tropical getaway. “37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs. — Mr. THanks,” he wrote at the time.
The couple first met in 1981 while co-starring on the sitcom Bosom Buddies and instantly clicked. Wilson once shared on The Kelly Clarkson Show that Hanks’ storytelling won her over right away. “First of all, I love a good storyteller. So anybody who could tell a good story, I’m down with that,” she said. “I love that. He makes me laugh all the time. He’s a great storyteller.”
Over the decades, their connection has remained unshakable. In 2023, the pair joked with Fox News Digital about their “secret” to a happy marriage. “Talking about it. Always letting the press know that there is a secret, and we bottled it,” Hanks teased, while Wilson laughed and added, “We’re not gonna tell anyone.”
Together, they share two sons, Chet, 35, and Truman, 29. Hanks also has two older children—Colin, 47, and Elizabeth, 43—from his first marriage to Samantha Lewes.
Through decades of love, laughter, and life’s ups and downs, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have built one of Hollywood’s most admired marriages. As they continue to celebrate milestones hand-in-hand, their relationship stands as a reminder that love rooted in laughter, respect, and friendship truly does stand the test of time.