Rita Wilson on Her 38-Year Marriage to Tom Hanks, Surviving Cancer & Her “Deeply Personal” Music

Rita Wilson opens up about love, resilience and the unexpected turns that have shaped her life, reflecting on everything from her 38-year marriage to Tom Hanks to her health journey and creative evolution. She discusses what’s helped sustain their long-term marriage and the appreciation she feels for the life they’ve built: “I’m so grateful for that huge chunk of time that we’ve had together.” Wilson dives into her evolving passion for music, revealing how her latest “deeply personal” album traces different phases of a woman’s life and pushed her to open up in entirely new ways. She also shares a touching collaboration with her son, Chet Hanks, whose “tender” voice appears on the record. The actress and singer-songwriter reflects on surviving breast cancer and the “extraordinary awe” she now has for her body after everything it has endured, alongside the faith that carried her through life’s most challenging moments. Wilson's new album 'Sound of a Woman' is out now. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople Download the free PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA CONNECT Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook:   / peoplemag   Instagram:   / people   TikTok:   / people   PEOPLE remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Rita Wilson on Her 38-Year Marriage to Tom Hanks, Surviving Cancer & Her “Deeply Personal” Music    / people