'Single Ladies' Is Tom Hanks' Song of 2009 Oct 31, 2009
Hanks said "Single Ladies" resonates with him because that's what he told his wife, actress Rita Wilson, when they first met: "I'm gon' put a ring on that finger. I'm gon' take that thing home.". He also joked: "Kanye West has nothing to do with my embracing of that song.". (Newsmax)
This day in history Oct 26, 2009
Actress Rita Wilson is 53. The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, is 50. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 25-31 Oct 22, 2009
Actress Rita Wilson is 53. Actor Dylan McDermott ("The Practice") is 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Idaho high court sides with Hanks in lawsuit Oct 2, 2009
Evan Agostini / APThe Idaho Supreme Court ruled Wednesday Sept. 30 that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson can take the contractor of their high-end Sun Valley home back to arbitration over claims of shoddy workmanship ... BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson can take the contractor of their high-end Sun Valley home back to arbitration over claims of shoddy workmanship. (MSNBC -- News)
Would you marry him again? Sep 4, 2009
Actress Rita Wilson is surprised when her mother, married 56 years, says "no". Mother says she would have chosen different man for long soulful talks. (CNN)
• High court hears Tom Hanks' high-end home dispute Aug 22, 2009
High court hears Tom Hanks' high-end home dispute By REBECCA BOONE The latest act in a nine-year battle between Tom Hanks, his wife Rita Wilson and a high-end contractor played out before the Idaho Supreme Court on Friday. The case revolves around the couple's sprawling Sun Valley-area home, built by Storey Construction starting in 2000. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Hanks, Stewart and high-desert Hollywood Jul 21, 2009
Hanks' 10-acre compound north of Ketchum is well known, despite the fact that Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, jealously guard their privacy. In 2001, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Graham died after a fall on a sidewalk following lunch with Hanks and Wilson, and the couple has been involved in a long-running dispute with a Ketchum contractor over work done at their home, the details of which are laid out in 5th District Court records. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
My Life In Ruins Jul 20, 2009
Irv, for instance, is bravely hiding his grief over the death of his wife whose ghost turns up in one scene played by Rita Wilson, whose real-life husband, Tom Hanks, happens to be one of the film's producers. And there's Georgia's love interest, who comes heavily disguised under a Yeti-like beard and a manner so gruff that she spends the first part of the film labouring under the impression that he doesn't speak English. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This Greek comes bearing new gifts Jul 7, 2009
Vardalos said she had tried to stay close to her acting roots and make small, independent films, working with friends including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson as producers. "I've been very careful not to let it go to my head. I'm Canadian, after all.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Greek Recipe Goes Flat In Second Try Jun 5, 2009
He plays Irv, a sarcastic Jewish widower who has a threesome with a pair of lusty Spanish divorcees and an encounter with his late wife (Rita Wilson, one of the producers). He also apparently returns from the dead, courtesy of post-production reshoots. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Review: Title only clever part of `Ruins' Jun 4, 2009
She's played by Rita Wilson, an executive producer on the film who also helped shepherd "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" to the screen. Basically, the whole structure here is episodic, with Georgia schlepping her group from one site to the next, trying to spark their interest, failing miserably, then planting them in some seedy hotel for the night. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Movie Review: Title is all that's clever in the hackneyed romantic comedy 'My Life in Ruins' Jun 3, 2009
Movie Review: Title is all that's clever in the hackneyed romantic comedy 'My Life in Ruins. CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic. (FOX61, CT)
Hanks shows he canstill make a splash May 15, 2009
Married to the same woman (actress-producer Rita Wilson) for more than 20 years, he's been irritatingly on target about doing the right thing. He received the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor in 1999 for "Saving Private Ryan." He was instrumental in pushing through the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Charlize Theron loves Hanks' butt May 9, 2009
Tom - who has been married to actress Rita Wilson since 1988 - admits he is flattered with the compliment and says Charlize will now always have a special place in his heart. He joked: "She's a dear. Any woman who compliments you're a*s is one to hold on to.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Charlize Theron loves Tom Hanks' butt May 7, 2009
Tom - who has been married to actress Rita Wilson since 1988 - admits he is flattered with the compliment and says Charlize will now always have a special place in his heart. U.S. actor Tom Hanks gestures as he poses during a photocall for the movie "Angels & Demons" at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome May 3, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hanks lends voice, expertise to WWII museum doc May 6, 2009
FILE - In this April 27, 2009 file photo, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center gala tribute to honor actor Tom Hanks at Alice Tully Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file) LOS ANGELES - Tom Hanks is still on a mission when it comes to World War II.. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Stars give thanks for Hanks Apr 28, 2009
The man of the hour: Film Society of Lincoln Center honoree Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson arrive at Monday's ceremony ... Wife Rita Wilson's favorite Hanks performance. (USA Today -- Life)
Linda Hogan Freaks Out Over Hulk's Murderous Remarks Apr 17, 2009
Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson hanging out in Hollywood together on Tuesday to posthumously honor "Beatle" George Harrison 's new Star on the Walk of Fame. Miss USA Contestants Miss Washington (Tara Turnure) & Miss Nevada (Georgina Vaughan ) in Amp Salon inside the Palms Casino Resort getting manicures & pedicures on Tuesday. (Fox News)
Try Pam's Strip Steak Apr 16, 2009
The incense was burning and the street was lined with hundreds of mainly middle-aged, screaming fans all vying for a peak at Harrison s wife Olivia and son Dhani, as well as George s pals Tom Petty, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, David Foster and Paul McCartney (who couldn t stand still for a second). "Americans made The Beatles number one," Hanks proudly declared. (Fox News)
Catholic Church vs. Mel Gibson: Marriage Is For Life Apr 15, 2009
so how has Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson managed to make their marriage last for over a decade. We always make each other laugh, have honest communication and I never take him for granted, Wilson said. (Fox News)
George Harrison receives Walk of Fame star Apr 15, 2009
After the ceremony, Idle, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, McCartney and his girlfriend, Nancy Shevell, and others attended a luncheon at Capitol Records' spacious Studio A. They, Lynne, Petty, Ed Begley Jr., Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, and others hugged and chatted while sipping champagne and dining on vegan food. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- News)
Inside Hef's Super-Sexy Sin City 83rd Birthday: A 'Beaten Up' Holly and Hef Reunite For First Time Since Split Apr 7, 2009
Nicky Hilton, Janice Dickinson, Anne Hathaway, Rachel Zoe, Rita Wilson & Joan Collins at the Los Angeles premiere of "Valentino: The Last Emperor" at the LACMA on Wednesday evening. Plain White T's rocking out with a sold-out show on Wednesday in Wasted Space at Sin City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. (Fox News)
Suddenly Skinny: How Jessica Simpson Dropped the Pounds Mar 12, 2009
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, Martin Short and his wife all enjoying dinner at W Los Angeles NINETHIRTY restaurant before heading over to a show at the Geffen Playhouse on Monday evening. Katy Perry shooting a scene for her new music video "Waking Up in Vegas" in the valet at the Palms Casino Resort and a Sky Villa in the Fantasy Tower on Tuesday night. (Fox News)
Stars at Geffen gala prove the show must go on Mar 11, 2009
Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, stepped out Monday night at the 7th Annual Backstage at the Geffen Gala ... Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torres and Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were just a few couples who held hands, posed for pictures and laughed about live-theater mishaps at the Geffen Playhouse's annual Backstage at the Geffen gala, which recognizes leadership in the theater community and raises funds for the Geffen Playhouse education programs ...... (USA Today -- Life)
Fantastic Fonda's Return Mar 11, 2009
I m told he and Rita Wilson caught the play last week. They didn t want to distract from his eldest son s big night. (Fox News)
Nia Vardalos: Moviemaking is all Greece to her Mar 5, 2009
Reuniting with the actress as executive producers are Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who has a brief role in the film. This is the fourth time Wilson and her husband have collaborated with her fellow Greek. (USA Today -- Life)
Communications Graduates Face Discouraging Job Market Feb 28, 2009
In Bored Room: Before there was Brad and Angelina, there were Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, and Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. Plus: ADVERTISEMENT. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
People: Brad Paisley, Heidi Newfield, Will Smith Feb 13, 2009
He and his wife, Rita Wilson, along with Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, serve as honorary chairmen of the charity, which funds innovative cancer research. Paltrow and Cox were recognized for their dedication to cancer causes. (International Herald Tribune)
Jennifer Aniston's star-studded 40th Birthday Party Feb 10, 2009
The guests include Oprah Winfrey, Sheryl Crow, David Arquette and wife Courtney Cox Arquette, Tobey Maguire and wife Jen Meyer, Laura Dern, Kevin Nealon, and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. The star-studded party was held inside and outside of her sprawling hillside home. (Xinhuanet, China)
Aniston's birthday bash Feb 10, 2009
Aniston invited close friends including Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette, Oprah Winfrey, Sheryl Crow, Tobey Maguire and wife Jennifer Meyer, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson to join her and boyfriend John Mayer at the party. According to sources, the actress' flirty behaviour squashed rumours she has split from the 'Gravity' singer. (iAfrica.com)
