This Girl Was ‘Blown Away’ by This Boy’s Care When She Had Cancer — They Wed 7 Years after They First Met

• The girl in the cover photo was once "blown away" by the care and devotion given by the boy in the picture on the right when she had cancer.
• The couple tied the knot seven years after they first met.
• They have four kids in total, two of which come from the husband's previous marriage.

This is a story all about how a famous American actress and singer and an iconic Hollywood actor met and fell in love. The people in the cover images are well known for their illustrious careers in Tinseltown and their famous relationship, which is widely cherished and discussed in the entertainment industry.

They tied the knot on April 30, 1988, and celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary earlier this year. The couple have four children in total.

Two of their children they welcomed during the course of their marriage, and the other two were born during the famous husband's former marriage. Of his kids, how they grew up, and the different places he found himself in when he became a first-time parent vs. a second-time one, the iconic actor stated:

"My son...was born when I was very young. As well as my daughter...they remember when their dad was just a guy trying to, you know, make the rent. My other kids, they were born after I had established...And so their lives were just different."

Despite the differing environments that the kids experienced while growing up, the actor and his wife remain devoted and loving parents to all their children. When it comes to their marriage, having a profound love for one another is something that sits at the core of the star couple's relationship.

When they were going through a devastating time after the actress was diagnosed with cancer, her doting spouse's love never wavered, and he was there for her every step of the way. At the time, she needed to take some time off from Broadway to receive treatment and heal.

While opening up about the difficult time she went through, with both she and her husband never having dealt with a severe illness before, the performer said the experience actually brought her and her husband closer. Of his support and devotion to her throughout her health battle, she gushed:

"I was so amazed, so blown away by the care my husband gave me. It was such a normal, intimate time."

She made a full recovery and has been doing well ever since. The Hollywood couple who has remained by each other's side through thick and thin and has been married for over 30 years is none other than Tom Hanks, 67, and Rita Wilson, 66.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Share a Beautiful Love Story

Hanks and Rita may have only married in 1988, but the start of their love story dates back to 1981. The two were on the set of a series called "Bosom Buddies."

Hanks was co-starring alongside Peter Scolari, and Wilson came on for one of the show's episodes. The pair hit it off immediately but were only friends at first because Hanks was still married to Samantha Lewes then.

However, following his divorce from Lewes, Hanks and Wilson began dating and publicized their romance in 1986. During a sit-down interview in 2020, Wilson revealed she and Hanks had an instant connection when they first met. She also divulged the traits that instantly drew her to him:

"...First of all, I love a good storyteller...He makes me laugh all the time...He's a really good storyteller..."

In a separate interview, the "Sleepless in Seattle" actress opened up about the things that make their marriage work and how it has evolved over time. She confirmed that beyond having a deep love for each other, they genuinely like one another and have an honest desire to spend time together.

Wilson also cited the fact that they always keep their lines of communication open, which is important. Meanwhile, when Hanks spoke of their marriage, he mentioned their profound connection:

"The success of our relationship was a matter of timing, maturity, and our willingness to have an intimate connection..."

He went on to say that though he is not naive about the fact that any marriage goes through its ups and downs, they know they will always be together and weather their storms side by side.

The lovebirds fully accept each other as they are, as confirmed by Wilson, who shared a sweet moment between the two that reflected this acceptance:

"...he looked at me and he said, 'You know, I just want you to know, that you never have to change anything about who you are in order to be with me.'..Literally, a wave of — if love is a feeling...it went through me..."

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Defend and Stick Up for One Another

In addition to their everlasting love for one another, Hanks and Wilson are fiercely protective of each other. Last year, the "A Man Called Otto" star was seen valiantly defending his beloved wife against an over-excited crowd.

As the couple exited a restaurant in New York City, they were swarmed by fans, and in the madness, someone knocked into Wilson, causing her to stumble and lose her footing. As she held up her hands and called out for the crowd to stop what they were doing, Hanks rushed to Wilson's defense.

After ensuring she was alright, Hanks spun around to the crowd and yelled at them for bumping into his wife. The "Forrest Gump" star was enraged and proceeded to curse at them before both he and Wilson got in a car and left.

Earlier this year, Wilson had her chance to stand up for Hanks when she spoke on his behalf about a huge opportunity he missed out on. In a podcast interview, the protective spouse brought up Hanks' ex-wife, Lewes, and how she hindered him from pursuing a role.

According to Wilson, Hanks could not be cast on a popular sitcom due to his divorce from Lewes. She explained that Hanks was offered the titular male role in "When Harry Met Sally." However, Hanks decided to decline the offer. Wilson disclosed:

"...he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married..."

Despite passing up an opportunity to star in a show that ended up reaching incredible popularity, Hanks has gone on to achieve an incredibly successful career and is revered as an icon in the entertainment industry.

Aside from his phenomenal career, he remains blessed to be still going strong with his beloved Wilson, with whom he recently celebrated 35 years of marriage.