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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Who Was Tom Hanks' First Wife? All About Samantha Lewes, Who Welcomed 2 Children with the Actor
Tom Hanks, who is now married to Rita Wilson, wed Samantha Lewes in 1978 The Forrest Gump actor and Lewes welcomed two kids before they finalized their divorce in 1987 Their daughter, E.A., claimed in her 2025 memoir that Lewes was abusiveBefore Tom Hanks' love story with Rita Wilson began, he was married to his first wife, Samantha Lewes. The former couple wed in 1978 and welcomed two children together, daughter E.A. and son Colin, before finalizing their divorce in 1987. Lewes eventually died in 2002, and years later, E.A. claimed in her 2025 memoir, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, that her late mother (whose real name was Susan Dillingham) was emotionally and physically abusive. In May 2025, the Forrest Gump star addressed the allegations made by his daughter during an interview with Access Hollywood. 'I'm not surprised that my daughter had the wherewithal as well as the curiosity to examine this thing that I think she was incredibly honest about,' Hanks said. 'We all come from checkered, cracked lives, all of us.' So who was Tom Hanks' first wife? Here's everything to know about Samantha Lewes and her relationship with the actor. Like Hanks, Lewes was also an actress. She appeared in a 1981 episode of Hanks' ABC sitcom Bosom Buddies, as well as 1984's Mr. Success. Off-screen, she enjoyed Shakespeare and poetry, according to E.A.'s memoir. The former couple met and fell in love while they were both students at California State University, Sacramento in the mid '70s. During a 1994 conversation with Interview Magazine, Hanks opened up about his path to the school, saying it was the "only institute of higher education that I could get into where you could do plays." "I stage-managed shows, was a carpenter for shows and acted in them," he said. "Also I started hanging out in a place attached to the theater called the Green Room in Sacramento, where everybody had an entrance, everybody was a star. It was a great mix of people." After sparking a romance in college, Hanks and Lewes wed in January 1978. However, they went their separate ways in 1985, finalizing their divorce two years later in 1987. Hanks began dating Wilson in 1986. The pair then got married in April 1988, going on to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary in April 2025. Hanks, who is a father of four, welcomed two children with Lewes: son Colin and daughter E.A., whose real name is Elizabeth Anne. Colin was born on Nov. 24, 1977, and has gone on to follow in his parents' footsteps as an actor. Meanwhile, Elizabeth, born on May 17, 1982, appeared as an extra in Forrest Gump and That Thing You Do! alongside her dad before going on to become a writer under the name E.A. After Hanks and Lewes divorced, Lewes got primary custody of E.A. and Colin. While at first Hanks had designated weekend and summer visits with his children, Lewes suddenly moved them from Los Angeles to Sacramento, Calif., without notice. 'My dad came to pick us up from school and we're not there,' E.A. wrote in her memoir. 'And it turns out we haven't been there for two weeks and he has to track us down." Hanks later welcomed Chester "Chet" Marlon and Truman Theodore with Wilson. In 2002, Lewes died from lung cancer at age 49. Before her death, she was allegedly a troubled woman who struggled with mental illness and addiction. In her memoir, E.A. claims this might have stemmed from Lewes potentially witnessing her own father "rape, murder and cannibalize" a young girl, after E.A. read about the alleged incident in one of her late mother's journals. 'If any part of the red journal is true, where I read about my grandfather raping and murdering, then my mother never stood a chance," E.A. wrote, later sharing that she never was able to "prove conclusively what he did or didn't do." After Lewes relocated with her children to Sacramento, E.A. says her mental health began to decline. Although she was never formally diagnosed, E.A. believes Lewes may have experienced bipolar disorder, marked by episodes of extreme paranoia and delusions, which became more frequent as time went on. 'The screaming was scarier,' she recalled. 'The food was more inconsistent. The degree to which she would pray and speak to God out loud — she used to be able to keep it together in public. That went very quickly.' In her memoir, E.A. shared that her childhood was marked with "confusion, violence, deprivation, and love," revealing that her mother's emotional abuse turned physical. When she was 14, E.A. was struck in the face by Lewes, leading Hanks to eventually gain primary custody of her. Moving forward, E.A. spent time with Lewes during summer visits. Ahead of the memoir's release, E.A. told PEOPLE that she leaned on her brother Colin for support during some of the difficult times with her mother. 'There's this galvanizing incident between my mother and I that was like a line had been crossed in a way that not even I could cover for her anymore,' E.A. recalled. 'And in the glaring reality of who she was and how bad the situation was getting, the only person I could turn to was the only other veteran of that war, which was Colin." If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
Associated Press
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
The Wilde Girls Roar Into Theaters May 30th – Opening at LA's Iconic Laemmle NoHo 7
Cali Scolari, daughter of legendary actor, the late Peter Scolari, stars in her debut role with Lydia Pearl Pentz in The Wilde Girls, opening May 30th at the Laemmle NoHo 7 across the US in July. Grab your popcorn (and your hiking boots)! The Wilde Girls, the wild new survival comedy from director Timothy Hines, is officially opening at the legendary Laemmle NoHo 7 theater in Los Angeles starting May 30th, 2025! Los Angeles, CA - Known for championing independent cinema since 1938, Laemmle Theaters has been the launchpad for some of the most beloved, daring films in movie history — and now, they're welcoming The Wilde Girls, a hilarious, heartfelt survival story that proves being spoiled is no match for Mother Nature. Directed by Timothy Hines ( 10 Days in a Madhouse ) and produced by Susan Goforth, The Wilde Girls stars breakout talents Cali Scolari — daughter of the late, great Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Scolari, longtime Tom Hanks collaborator — and rising star Lydia Pearl Pentz, who's already completed work on four upcoming feature films. Joining them is Teddy Smith, known as 'New York's Favorite Comic,' bringing a dose of real-world wit to the film's wilderness chaos. Fresh off graduating from the prestigious Stella Adler Academy, Cali is proudly carrying on the family tradition of great acting — her father was none other than Peter Scolari, Emmy Award winner and star in classics like Bosom Buddies (with Tom Hanks!), Newhart, and Girls. Now it's Cali's turn to shine — and she's absolutely owning it. About the Film: Set in 1932 during the height of the Great Depression, The Wilde Girls follows sisters Tinsley and Mattie Wilde, two pampered New York socialites who lose their fortune overnight — and end up stranded deep in the wilderness with no idea how to survive. No cell phones. No credit cards. No clue. Think Clueless — but with bears. Think The Revenant — but with better shoes. 'This is the story of what happens when you lose every advantage you thought made you powerful,' says producer Susan Goforth. 'It's a hilarious, emotional journey about sisterhood, grit, and finding out who you really are.' With its smart humor, gorgeous 1930s aesthetic, and uplifting message, The Wilde Girls is set to capture hearts — and have audiences laughing out loud. Early viewers are calling it 'a riot with real heart' and 'the feel-good surprise of the year.' Following its Laemmle NoHo 7 launch, The Wilde Girls will open on June 6th at New York's historic Cinema Village — another iconic theater — before expanding across the U.S. in July. Get ready to laugh, cry (just a little), and cheer for the funniest survival story ever to hit the big screen. #TheWildeGirls #LaemmleLove #SurvivalLooksGoodOnYou #SpoiledButScrappy Press & Screener Inquiries: [Susan Goforth [email protected]] Media Contact Company Name: Pendragon Pictures Contact Person: Susan Goforth Email: Send Email Phone: +1 310-480-0837 City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: The Wilde Girls Roar Into Theaters May 30th - Opening at LA's Iconic Laemmle NoHo 7
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tom Hanks posts topless selfie with wife Rita Wilson to mark 37th wedding anniversary
Tom Hanks gave fans a peek into his personal life with a sun-drenched photo by the Mediterranean Sea, marking 37 years of marriage with his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson. Posing shirtless and beaming with joy, the 68-year-old Hollywood legend shared the milestone on Instagram, where he has over 9 million followers, writing simply: '37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs. - Mr. T Hanks.' Wilson, also 68, celebrated the occasion on her own Instagram account, opting for a more modest image of the couple bundled up in a serene, grassy setting. 'My love,' she wrote, paying quiet tribute to their love story. When asked about the glue that has kept them together all these years, Hanks told E! News, 'Finding each other! How about that.' Wilson added during a 2023 appearance on CBS Mornings: 'We do have fun. You've gotta have fun!' Their love story spans decades and began in the early 1980s, when they first crossed paths on the set of Hanks' sitcom Bosom Buddies, though he was still married at the time to his college sweetheart, Samantha Lewes. That marriage came to an end in 1987, two years after they separated. After tying the knot with Wilson in 1988, she became a stepmother to Hanks' two children from his first marriage - Colin and Elizabeth Ann (E.A.) - before the couple had two sons of their own: Chet and Truman. Recently, E.A. Hanks opened up about her difficult childhood in her memoir The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, released April 8. She writes candidly about life with her late mother, who passed away in 2002 from bone cancer at 49, revealing that their upbringing was often unstable. In the book, E.A. recalls the extremes of her early life, suggesting her mother may have suffered from untreated bipolar disorder, leading to periods of abundance followed by times when she and her brother went without food. Forrest Gump star Tom married Susan Dillingham – who went by the stage name Samantha Lewes – in 1978, before he found fame in Hollywood. The couple welcomed Elizabeth Ann and Colin together. They split in 1987 and Susan, who died in 2002 of lung cancer, got primary custody of the children. Tom, who went on to marry Rita and welcome children Chet and Truman, would see his two children during the weekends but that soon changed when Susan moved them from Los Angeles to Sacramento without telling Tom. EA alleges that she and her brother Colin were neglected and emotionally abused by their mother during their time in Sacramento, in an explosive upcoming memoir. She claims in the book that while she was in the seventh grade – which is year eight in the UK – "one night, her emotional violence became physical violence" and she moved to Los Angeles soon after. EA's mother Susan later died of lung cancer in 2002, when the writer was just 19. In her new book The 10: A Memoir of Family And The Open Road, EA undertakes a six-month road trip from Los Angeles to Palatka, Florida - where her mum's family once lived. The book sees EA hope to learn more about her mum, who EA believes had bipolar though she was never diagnosed, and her dark past. An excerpt from the book reads: "I was born in Burbank, but after my parents split up, my mother took my older brother and me to live in Sacramento. I have few memories of the early years in Los Angeles. "Eventually a divorce agreement was settled, and I would visit my dad and stepmother (and soon enough my younger half brothers) on the weekends and during summers, but from 5 to 14, years filled with confusion, violence, deprivation, and love, I was a Sacramento girl. I lived in a white house with columns, a backyard with a pool, and a bedroom with pictures of horses plastered on every wall. "As the years went on, the backyard became so full of dog s**t that you couldn't walk around it, the house stank of smoke. The fridge was bare or full of expired food more often than not, and my mother spent more and more time in her big four-poster bed, poring over the Bible. "One night, her emotional violence became physical violence, and in the aftermath I moved to Los Angeles, right smack in the middle of the seventh grade. My custody arrangement basically switched - now I lived in L.A. and visited Sacramento on the weekends and in the summer. When I was 14, my mother and I drove across America along Interstate 10 to Florida, in a Winnebago that lumbered along the asphalt with a rolling gait that felt nautical." The excerpt ends with: "My senior year of high school, she called to say she was dying."
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tom Hanks, 68, goes shirtless in 37th wedding anniversary post with wife Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks showcased his hairy chest in a Mediterranean Sea-side snap he shared Wednesday in honor of his 37th wedding anniversary with second wife Rita Wilson. The 68-year-old movie star - who boasts 9.3M Instagram followers - captioned the post: '37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs. - Mr. T Hanks.' The 68-year-old actress-singer also posted an Instagram tribute to 'my love' but they were wearing a lot more clothes in her grassy, bundled snap. As for the secret to their lasting marriage, Tom told E! News last year: 'Finding each other! How about that.' And Rita (born Margarita Ibrahimoff) gushed to CBS Mornings in 2023: 'We do have fun. You've gotta have fun!' Hanks was still married to his first wife Samantha Lewes when he originally met Wilson when she guest-starred in one episode of his cross-dressing ABC sitcom Bosom Buddies back in 1981. The two-time Oscar winner legally separated from Lewes (born Susan Dillingham) in 1985 before their seven-year marriage ended in divorce two years later. The Look How Far We've Come singer then became stepmother to Tom and Samantha's two children (son Colin, 47; and daughter E.A., 42) before welcoming their two sons (Chet, 34; and Truman, 29). E.A. wrote about her unstable upbringing with her mentally ill birth mother who died, age 49, in 2002 from bone cancer in her memoir The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, which hit shelves on April 8. In her 352-page literary debut, the nepo baby claimed Lewes - who was likely suffering from undiagnosed bipolar disorder - would frequently let her and her brother go hungry as it was either feast or famine at home. On April 21, Hanks revealed he was officially back in the 'Studio B' voiceover booth to reprise his role as Woody in Pixar Animation's fifth Toy Story film. The first four Toy Story films amassed a combined $3.046B at the global box office. The TuneIn DJ will next portray basketball hoop-shooting Leland in Wes Anderson's spy comedy The Phoenician Scheme, which hits limited US/UK theaters on May 30 with a wider US release on June 6. The German-set ensemble flick also features Benicio del Toro, Riz Ahmed, Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Mia Threapleton, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Imad Mardnli, Bill Murray, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, and Ethan Hawke. Rita will next appear in the comedy special Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute, which airs May 13 on NBC. Wilson is also set to play mystery roles in the second season of AppleTV+ thriller The Last Thing He Told Me and Netflix's 10-episode comedy series Too Much created by her former Girls co-star Lena Dunham. Rita will next appear in the comedy special Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute, which airs May 13 on NBC
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kansas nonprofit gains new partnership to help families battling rare diseases
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – While rare diseases are scarce, collectively they are more common than people realize. 'Rare diseases infect one in 10 people,' said Blake Benton. 'That could be your neighbor, someone you go to church with, someone at the grocery store, that's fighting something that may not be apparent on the outside, but at home, it can be making a major difference and a strain in their house.' Blake Benton saw the challenges caregivers face firsthand. 'You can be completely lost, you know, when it's your loved one. Most oftentimes, you're not coming from a medical background and so you are just learning on the fly,' he said. Blake's older brother, Ryan Benton, had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 'He never wanted the disease to define him,' he said. Ryan was a musician and an advocate. Bosom Buddies is a friend to nursing moms in Saline County 'So many times in this journey it feels like one step forward, two steps back,' said Ryan during an interview with KSN in February 2023. Ryan and Blake started Coming Together for a Cure. The nonprofit aims to help advance stem cell therapy and be a go-to resource to help people fighting rare diseases. 'Families don't realize that these things are out there so often,' Blake, co-founder and director of strategic initiatives for CTFAC, said. In March, the nonprofit partnered with Cariloop to give families free access to its caregiver support platform. 'They get connected to an actual person that can immediately understand their direct needs,' Blake explained. 'Then, they can guide them to the specific tools and resources that can help them through their daily life.' The Cariloop coaches can help schedule appointments, manage documents, and offer emotional support. 'You can just focus on living your best life,' Blake said. 'By having these caregiving solutions designed in a way that really fits your specific needs. It just makes life easier for everybody.' It relieves stress that can build under the pressure of caregiving. 'There was a brief period where I didn't feel like I was his brother first. I was his caregiver first,' Blake recalled. Kansas couple turns passion of reptiles into rescue Blake can attest that having help on the journey lets bonds stay tight. 'It was like we were brothers again. He was my best friend, and I didn't have to deal with just being this person he had to rely on, but I could step in when I wanted to not because I had,' he said. Even though he's gone, Blake brings Ryan's memory with him daily as CTFAC grows. 'I think Ryan would be very proud that his legacy has lived through,' he said. The partnership with Cariloop is the first major collaboration to expand CTFAC's Trusted Support Network. CTFAC serves families in Kansas and all over the world. If you are interested in getting connected to resources or learning more about stem cell therapy, click here. If you would like to nominate a nonprofit for our Here For You Spotlight, fill out our online contact form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
