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Rita Wilson

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Key facts

Birth name Margarita Ibrahimoff[1]
Born October 26, 1956[1]
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, US[1]
Occupations Actress, singer, producer[1]
Spouse Tom Hanks[3]
Married April 30, 1988[4]

Rita Wilson is an American actress, singer, and producer, born Margarita Ibrahimoff on October 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. She is married to actor Tom Hanks.

Context

Rita Wilson is an American actress, singer, and producer, born Margarita Ibrahimoff on October 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, California [1]. She is known for roles in films such as Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, Jingle All the Way, The Story of Us, and Runaway Bride [2]. Wilson has been married to actor Tom Hanks since April 30, 1988 [4]. She also helped produce the hit film My Big Fat Greek Wedding [2]. Her career spans film, television, music, and theater [4].

Documented claims

  • Rita Wilson was born Margarita Ibrahimoff and is known professionally as Rita Wilson. [1]
  • She has been married to actor Tom Hanks since April 30, 1988. [4]
  • She helped produce the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding. [2]

Questions and answers

Is Rita Wilson married to Tom Hanks?

Yes, Rita Wilson has been married to Tom Hanks since April 30, 1988 [4].

What is Rita Wilson's birth name?

Her birth name is Margarita Ibrahimoff [1].

What films is Rita Wilson known for?

She is known for Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, Jingle All the Way, The Story of Us, and Runaway Bride [2].

Sources

  1. Rita Wilson Biography – Facts, Childhood, Family Life, Career — thefamouspeople.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Rita Wilson Biography - Alex Costin — alexcostin.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Rita Wilson (Actress and Singer) — onthisday.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Rita Wilson biography and filmography | Rita Wilson movies — tribute.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People