Rita Wilson is an actress, composer, singer, and producer from the United States. She is also well-known for her roles in the films “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Now and Then,” “Jingle All the Way,” “The Story of Us,” and “Runaway Bride.” ‘My Big Fat Greek Weeding’ is her film.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Rita Wilson |
| Nick Name | Rita |
| Date Of Birth | October 26, 1956 |
| Age | 67 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Producer, Songwriter |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
Rita Wilson’s Age & Early Life
Rita Wilson was born on October 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. Wilson is now 67 years old. Hassan Halilov Ibrahimoff is her father, and Dorothea Genkos is her mother. Her father was a Muslim from Pomak, Bulgaria, and her mother was Greek. Her mother Dorothea immigrated to the United States from Bulgaria in 1949. When he married, he changed his name to Allan Wilson and converted from Islam to Orthodox Christianity. He speaks Russian, Turkish, Polish, Greek, Italian, and French.
Her ethnicity is Greek-American, and she is an American citizen. Lily Wilson (teacher) and Chris Wilson (composer) are her siblings. She went to Hollywood High School as well as the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Rita also attended Hollywood High School.
Rita Wilson Height & Weight
Rita Wilson is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 61 kilograms. Her hair is light brown, and her eyes are blue. Her measurements are 34-26-36 inches. She wears a size 4 dress and a size 9 shoe.
Rita Wilson’s Net Worth
How much is Rita Wilson’s net worth? Her net worth is expected to be $100 million as of February 2024, and her primary source of income is her professional employment. According to reports, Rita and her husband, Tom Hanks, have a combined net worth of $400 million. The pair owns a magnificent Malibu Colony property valued at $20 million in 2020.
Career
Rita Wilson made her debut on ‘The Brandy Bunch in the 1972 episode ‘Greg’s Triangle,’ as Pat Conway. She appeared twice on ‘M*A*S*H’ in 1982, as well as in the Tom Hanks comedy ‘Three’s Company’ and ‘Bosom Buddies’. Volunteers, Teen Witch, Barbarians at the Gate, The Bonfire of the Vanities, That Thing You Do!, Jingle All the Way, Runaway Bride, Mixed Nuts, Invisible Child, The Story of Us, Raise Your Voice, It’s Complicated, Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, and Larry Crowne are just a few of her other films.
Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife, Body of Proof, and Girls are among her television shows. From June to August 2006, she played Roxie Hart in the ‘Chicago’ revival. She produced Nia Vardalos’ film ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ co-produced a sequel, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,’ and had a minor part in the 2016 film. Rita Wilson’s singing début came on her solo album ‘AM/FM,’ which was released on the Decca Records label on May 8, 2012. There was a cover of ‘Wichita Lineman’ in which she played with the song’s writer-composer, Jimmy Webb.
She disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis in April 2015. She had also had a double mastectomy as well as reconstructive surgery. After a month, she returned to Larry David’s Broadway production of “Fish in the Dark.” She belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church as well. Rita signed an open letter in 2015 to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former South African Minister of Health Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma encouraging them to prioritize women’s empowerment. I Wanna Kiss Bob Dylan, a music video by Rita, was released in 2021.
Rita Wilson’s Husband & Marriage
Who is Rita Wilson’s husband? Rita Wilson has a husband. On April 30, 1988, she married actor Tom Hanks. Tom is an Academy Award-winning actor. Chester and Truman Hanks, their two sons, have joined the family. Colin and Elizabeth Hanks are her stepchildren. She also has one grandson and two step-grandchildren.
