Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Make a Rare Appearance in Swimsuits for Their 37th Anniversary

Some love stories sparkle under cameras. Others survive quietly behind them. And then, there’s Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, a couple who’ve shown that even under Hollywood’s harshest lights, love can still be soft, steady, and real.

This year, Tom and Rita celebrated 37 years of marriage, a rare milestone. There were no big gestures, just quiet photos and short captions that said a lot with very little.

Instead of extravagant gestures this anniversary, Tom shared a heartwarming photo of them fresh from a swim, with nothing but joy on their faces and one tender line: “37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs.”

Meanwhile, Rita chose a snapshot of cozy simplicity. No fancy outfits. Just warmth, affection, and the kind of connection you can’t fake. Her caption said it all: “Happy 37th Anniversary, my love!!! 🩵❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍💖🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷”

And it wasn’t just the couple celebrating—over a million people couldn’t help but join in. Their photos lit up social media, with fans focused on their love. It’s clear that, even after nearly four decades, Tom and Rita still know how to spread a little happiness and remind us all what real love looks like.

Before the fame, there was chemistry.

Long before their names were etched in cinematic history, they were two rising actors crossing paths in a sitcom studio. Their first meeting was brief, professional. Life was still complicated—Tom was married, and Rita was building her own path.

It took time, trust, and life unfolding for them to find their way to each other. But when they did, it wasn’t a whirlwind. It was a quiet unfolding, like the slow blooming of something meant to last.

From co-stars to lifelong teammates

They’ve stood on red carpets and behind film sets, worked together on screen, and produced stories that touched millions. Yet their own story has always been their most meaningful collaboration.

Through the storms, side by side

A lasting relationship doesn’t come from the easy chapters—it’s written in the moments that test your strength. In 2015, Rita faced breast cancer. Surgery, recovery, fear—all walked in uninvited. But she didn’t walk alone.

In interviews and quiet posts, she’s credited Tom not with grand declarations, but with presence. He was there. And sometimes, being there—really there—is love at its loudest.

This year, she marked 10 years cancer-free:

They speak love through everyday moments.

They’ve raised children together—both their own and Tom’s from his first marriage—built a home that includes love in all its forms, and stood beside each other as time passed.

When asked what keeps their relationship strong, they don’t give dramatic answers or big speeches. Rita simply said, “We have fun.” And Tom said, “Finding each other.” It’s nothing complicated—just two people who genuinely enjoy being together and making everyday life count.

Check out another Bright Side article, featuring one of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s rare moments in the spotlight.