Rita Wilson is an actress, composer, singer and producer from the United States. She is also 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 movie.
Fast facts
| Real name | Rita Wilson |
| Nickname | Rita |
| date of birth | October 26, 1956 |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Birth place | 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 |
| Netto value | 100 million dollars |
Age and Early Life of Rita Wilson
Rita Wilson was born on October 26, 1956 in Los Angeles, California. Wilson is now 66 years old. Hassan Halilov Ibrahimoff is her father, and Dorothea Genkos is her mother. Her father was a Muslim from Pomak in 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 Orthodoxy. He speaks Russian, Turkish, Polish, Greek, Italian and French.
She is Greek-American by nationality, and is an American citizen. Lily Wilson (teacher) and Chris Wilson (composer) are her siblings. She attended Hollywood High School, as well as the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Rita also attended Hollywood High School.
Height and weight of Rita Wilson
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 dress size 4 and shoe size 9.
Rita Wilson Net Worth
How Much Is Rita Wilson Net Worth? Her net worth is expected to be $100 million as of August 2023, 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 couple owns the magnificent Malibu Colony property, which is estimated to be worth $20 million in 2020.
Career
Rita Wilson made her debut in ‘The Brandy Bunch’ in the 1972 episode ‘Greg’s Triangle’, as Pat Conway. She appeared twice in ‘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 some 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 revival of ‘Chicago’. She produced the Nia Vardalos film ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’, co-produced the sequel ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ and had a minor role in the 2016 film. Rita Wilson’s singing debut was on her solo album ‘AM/FM’ which released by Decca Records on May 8, 2012. There was a cover of ‘Wichita Lineman’ in which she played with the song’s author and composer, Jimmy Webb.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2015. She 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 also belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church. In 2015, Rita signed an open letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former South African Health Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma urging them to prioritize women’s empowerment. I Wanna Kiss Bob Dylan, Rita’s music video was released in 2021.
Husband and Marriage of Rita Wilson
Who is Rita Wilson’s husband? Rita Wilson has a husband. On April 30, 1988, she married actor Tom Hanks. Tom is an Oscar-winning actor. Chester and Truman Hanks, their two sons, joined the family. Colin and Elizabeth Hanks are her stepsons. He also has one grandson and two stepchildren.
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