Tom Hanks. Personal Life and Relationships
Personal Life and Relationships
This timeline details the significant events in Tom Hanks' personal life, including his marriages and family.
1978
Marriage to Samantha Lewes
Hanks married actress and producer Samantha Lewes (real name: Susan Dillingham) while he was in college. They had two children, Colin and Elizabeth.
1987
Divorce from Samantha Lewes
Hanks and Samantha Lewes divorced after nine years of marriage.
December 1986
Public Relationship with Rita Wilson
Hanks and Rita Wilson went public with their relationship after working together on 'Volunteers'.
April 30, 1988
Marriage to Rita Wilson
Hanks married actress Rita Wilson. They have two children, Chester and Truman.
2015
Rita Wilson's Cancer Diagnosis
Rita Wilson was diagnosed with breast cancer, a significant challenge the couple faced together.
