Rita Wilson, the wife of renowned actor Tom Hanks, made sure to shower him with love on his 67th birthday. Their fellow celebrity friends also joined in the celebration, expressing their admiration for the couple’s enduring love and Tom’s youthful appearance. Rita took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her husband, accompanied by a sweet snapshot. In the photo, Tom is seen wearing a brown floral button-down shirt, which beautifully contrasts with the retro floral background. His stunning green Rolex submariner, known as The Hulk among watch enthusiasts, is prominently displayed.
A Love Story and Tom’s Fascinating Traits
Rita’s adoring tribute begins by describing Tom as her lover, best friend, and the father of their children. She mentions his fondness for typewriters, humorously noting the absence of a typewriter emoji. Rita also highlights Tom’s talent for inventing cocktails, such as Diet ‘Cokecaine’ (a mix of Diet Coke and Champagne) and ‘Cokearita’ (a blend of Diet Coke and margarita). Furthermore, she emphasizes Tom’s dedication to DJing on @bossradio66 and his happiness when surrounded by family and friends. Rita mentions his commitment to sharing the stories of veterans and his support for veterans through his own coffee brand, @givehanx Hanx for our Troops. She concludes by expressing admiration for Tom’s intelligence, his ability to make her laugh every day for 38 years, and his talent for napping anytime, anywhere.
Celebrity Reactions
Rita’s beautiful post garnered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from both celebrities and fans. The comments section resembled a star-studded red carpet, with notable figures such as John Stamos, Priyanka Chopra, Sharon Stone, Kate Hudson, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill’s daughter Audrey, Linda Thompson, and Camila McConaughey leaving special birthday messages for Tom. John Stamos playfully commented on Tom’s physique, remarking, “Look at the guns on that kid!” Meanwhile, fans praised Tom as one of the best actors of all time and a national treasure, expressing gratitude for his entertaining performances.
Tom Hanks: A Life in Film
Born as Thomas Jeffrey Hanks in Concord, California in 1956, Tom’s childhood was marked by frequent moves due to his parents’ divorce. He grew up with his father and two older siblings, Sandra Hanks Benoiton and Larry Hanks, while his mother stayed in California with his youngest brother, actor Jim Hanks. Tom began his acting career in 1979 when he relocated to New York City. He made his film debut in the 1980 slasher film “He Knows You’re Alone” and went on to star in numerous critically acclaimed movies, including “Catch Me If You Can,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Philadelphia,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “Forrest Gump,” and “Cast Away,” among others.
A Lasting Love
Tom and Rita crossed paths in 1981 and eventually tied the knot in 1988. They are blessed with two sons, Chet (32) and Truman (27). In addition, Tom has two children, Colin (45) and Elizabeth Ann (41), from his previous marriage to Samantha Lewes, who sadly passed away in 2002.
In summary, Rita Wilson’s heartfelt birthday tribute to Tom Hanks on Instagram stirred a wave of well-wishes and admiration from celebrities and fans alike. The couple’s enduring love and Tom’s remarkable career continue to captivate audiences around the world.
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