- Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are furious with a construction company they hired to build their hideaway in Idaho -- The actors were hoping to keep their 10-acre Ketchum home a super secret, and were horrified when Storey Construction revealed all in a $1.9 million suit, which claims Hanks and Wilson owe them $1.9 million for work they completed on the hideaway. (June 21, 2003)
- An athletic beauty, Wilson had leading roles in two short-lived series, THE CHEERLEADERS (1976) and THE BEACH GIRLS (1977).
- Half Greek (mother) and half Bulgarian (father).
- She made her film debut in CHEECH & CHONG'S NEXT MOVIE (1978).
- Wilson originally met Tom Hanks in 1981 on the set of BOSOM BUDDIES (1980) when she guest-starred as Peter Scolari's Satan-worshiping girlfriend. But their relationship wouldn't be kindled until they were reunited on the set of VOLUNTEERS (1985).
- Convinced Tom Hanks to hire Everett Scott cause she thought Scott was cute for the role in THAT THING YOU DO!. He was initially opposed to hiring Everett Scott because of Scott's strong resemblance to a younger Hanks.
Awards- PGA Golden Laurel Awards: Visionary Award, MY BIG FAT GREEK EDDING (2003)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON (1999)
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