Tom Hanks pens sweet birthday wish for Rita Wilson

Renowned actor Tom Hanks recently took to Instagram to honor his wife, Rita Wilson, on her 69th birthday. The ‘Forrest Gump’ star shared a charming photograph of Wilson beaming after a refreshing swim in the ocean, accompanied by a touching message. In his caption, Hanks wrote, ‘This beautiful woman celebrates her birthday today. She is beloved by her husband. Happy Birthday, @ritawilson!’ The couple, who have been married since 1988, share two sons, Chester ‘Chet’ Hanks, 35, and Truman Theodore Hanks, 29. Hanks also has two children, Colin Hanks, 47, and Elizabeth Hanks, 43, from his previous marriage to the late Samantha Lewes. Tom and Rita first crossed paths in 1981 on the set of the television show ‘Bosom Buddies,’ evolving from friends to life partners. Over the years, they have consistently expressed their deep affection for each other. For instance, on Hanks’ 67th birthday in 2023, Wilson posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, referring to him as her ‘lover, best friend, and family.’ Earlier this year, the couple celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary, with Hanks sharing a nostalgic vacation photo and captioning it, ’37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs.’ On the professional front, Hanks is set to reprise his iconic role as Woody in ‘Toy Story 5,’ slated for release in 2026.