Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are a rare Hollywood couple married for over 30 years - here's a timeline of their relationship

Talia LakritzFeb 24, 2021, 21:26 IST

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been married for over 30 years.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, Daniele Venturelli/WireImage/Getty Images

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson met on the set of the sitcom "Bosom Buddies" in 1981.
They married in 1988 and had two children together, Chet and Truman.
Hanks supported Wilson during her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Hollywood isn't known for long-lasting marriages, but Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have stood the test of time.

Married in 1988, the couple has seen each other through both difficult periods of illness and prestigious career achievements - among the latest, there's speculation Hanks could receive an Academy Award nomination for best actor for his role in "News of the World."

Here's a timeline of their relationship.

1981: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson met on the set of the sitcom "Bosom Buddies."

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks in the 1980s. Lester Cohen/WireImage/Getty Images

1985: Hanks and Wilson starred together in the movie "Volunteers."

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson on the set of "Volunteers" in 1984. Hulton Archive/Getty Images

December 1986: The couple made their red carpet debut at the premiere of "Three Amigos."

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks attend the "Three Amigos" premiere in 1986. Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

March 1987: They attended their first Oscars together as a couple.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the Oscars in 1987. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

April 1988: Hanks and Wilson wed at Rex's in Los Angeles, California.

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks on their wedding day in 1988. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

January 1989: They attended their first Golden Globes together as a married couple, where Hanks called Wilson a "Greek babe" in his acceptance speech.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the 1989 Golden Globe Awards. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

August 1990: Their son Chester "Chet" Marlon Hanks was born.

Tom Hanks, Wilson, and their son Chet Hanks in 2010. Jeff Kravitz/Contributor/Getty Images

June 1992: Hanks was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with Wilson by his side at the ceremony.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson with guests at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

June 1993: Hanks and Wilson played siblings in the Nora Ephron movie "Sleepless in Seattle."

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in "Sleepless in Seattle." The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images

1994: Hanks won best actor at the Oscars for "Philadelphia" and thanked Wilson in his acceptance speech.

Tom Hanks at the 1994 Oscars. Steve Starr/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images

March 1995: Hanks thanked Wilson again when he became the first actor to win two best actor Oscars back-to-back. The second was for "Forrest Gump."

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks at the Oscars in 1995. Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

December 1995: Their youngest child, Truman Theodore Hanks, was born.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson with their son Truman in 2018. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images

August 2002: Hanks and Wilson produced their first movie together, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the premiere of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" in 2002. Sebastian Artz/Getty Images

September 2004: They were pictured during a family outing to an LA Dodgers game.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson with sons Chet and Truman. Chris Polk/FilmMagic/Getty Images

November 2009: Wilson lay her head on Hanks' shoulder on the red carpet.

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks in 2009. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

December 2014: Hanks was joined by Wilson when he was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2014. Kris Connor/Getty Images

March 2015: Wilson revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and spoke about Hanks supporting her through her treatment.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson with Tig Notaro (left) at a cancer benefit concert. Image Group LA/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images

November 2016: Hanks kissed Wilson after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the White House in 2016. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

April 2018: They celebrated their 30th anniversary.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in 2018. DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images

March 2019: Wilson received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and called Hanks "the love of my life."

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks attends Rita Wilson's Star Ceremony on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2019. Presley Ann/WireImage/Getty Images

April 2019: Hanks watched Wilson perform at the Stagecoach country music festival.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at Stagecoach Festival in 2019. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach

January 2020: Hanks received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Golden Globes. His family joined him on the red carpet.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson with their kids at the 2020 Golden Globes. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

March 2020: Hanks and Wilson announced they had tested positive for COVID-19. They later made a full recovery.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the 2020 Oscars. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

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