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Rita Wilson Shares Unlikely Key to 38-Year Marriage With Tom Hanks

Her new album reflects on long-term love, highlighting communication, shared values, small rituals.

Overview

  • Wilson, in a PEOPLE cover interview Tuesday, said a shared bathroom has helped keep her 38-year marriage strong.
  • She described the space as where they “download the day,” trade laughs, and set plans for what each will do next.
  • Wilson underscored one rule she follows in conflict: never go to bed mad.
  • She emphasized shared values and clear talk about what changes over time and what stays constant in a long partnership.
  • Following the May 1 release of her album Sound of a Woman, she pointed to a song called “Marriage,” as the couple marked their 38th anniversary on April 30 after first meeting in 1981.