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| | Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were granted Greek citizenship: jealous? | | Added 4 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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With the way America is going these days, many of us are daydreaming about escaping to a beautiful island surrounded by azure waters and good food. If you are a celebrity who does good things for a nation, you too could be granted dual citizenship.
As someone who is always trying to find ways to get another citizenship someplace where life is more simple, it warmed my cold jealous heart to see that Tom Hanks and his Greek-American wife Rita Wilson became official citizens of Greece last year. It was announced by Prime Minister Mitsotakis on his Instagram on Sunday.
I know youre think its because they are privileged with a lot of money. That may be true but they actually received this beautiful gift because of a good deed they did for Greece in 2018. Tom and Rita have been visiting Greece annually for over twenty years. They even bought property on the island of Antiparos. In 2018 they helped raise global awareness and relief after a deadly wildfire near Athens killed 100 people. CNN reports:
In a picture posted on social media by the countrys prime minister, the two proudly hold up their brand new passports.
The couple and their children became honorary Greek citizens last year after officials highlighted Hanks role in helping raise awareness about the 2018 fires that devastated areas near Athens and claimed the lives of more than 100 people.
Tom Hanks is a person who showed real interest in the people who suffered from the fire in Mati and promoted this issue in the global media, Greek Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos told CNN in a statement in December.
Wilson, who is part Greek, and Hanks, a Greek Orthodox convert, have often been spotted spending their vacations in Greece, where they also own property on the island of Antiparos.
The two have produced several films based on the Greek community and never shy away from sharing their admiration for the country and its people.
[From CNN]
I cant keep the jealousy in my heart for long because Tom and his wife continue to show the world what wonderful people they are. Its also lovely to see that doing good deeds does not go unnoticed. And to be fair, they gave us My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Hanks company produced it) and that alone should have been rewarded with permanent citizenship in Greece.
I will continue to daydream about that expat, dual citizenship life while I plug away at whatever job I have. Maybe Ill send Rita and Tom a letter asking them to adopt me. In the meantime, Ill watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding on repeat while eating tzatziki and baklava.
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@ritawilson @tomhanks are now proud Greek citizens! ???
A post shared by Kyriakos Mitsotakis (@kyriakos_) on Jul 25, 2020 at 11:02pm PDT
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| | Rita Wilson celebrates being cancer free and a COVID-19 survivor | | Added 4 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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A post shared by Rita Wilson (@ritawilson) on Mar 29, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT
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| | Rita Wilson's hair and makeup person for the Globes showed up two hours late | | Added 4 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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A post shared by Rita Wilson (@ritawilson) on Jan 5, 2020 at 1:57pm PST
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| | Rita Wilson is still recovering from a double mastectomy: 'it's an amputation' | | Added 9 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Last month, Rita Wilson went public with her breast cancer diagnosis and decision to have a double mastectomy. Rita wrote a moving essay for People Magazine describing her difficult choice, and explaining that she only learned of her breast cancer after seeking a second opinion. Rita’s first doctor gave her the all clear and she only decided to consult another doctor after a friend, a breast cancer survivor, encouraged her. After all she went though, Rita wanted to get the word out about the need to take charge of your health care.
Rita has a new profile in The NY Times, following her return to Broadway in “Fish in the Dark” with Larry David. it’s a sobering look at what she’s gone through. It sounds like she’s recovering well and that she has a lot of support around her (particularly her husband of 27 years, Tom Hanks, whom she gushes about). However, it sounds grueling and tiring too. Apparently there’s an interim step between getting a mastectomy and have reconstructive surgery. I’ve never heard about this – it’s called a tissue expander and helps make room for the implants. Rita is in this stage and while it sounds very uncomfortable for her, she’s hopeful for the future. Here’s more:
Why she went public
She was ambivalent about this too. Among other things, talking openly about mastectomy seems to invite everyone to stare at and speculate about one?s postoperative breasts, and who wants that? (?But I guess people always look at women?s breasts anyway,? she said.)
?For me, this is about telling people, ?You can get a second opinion ? your insurance will pay for it, even Obamacare, God bless it, will pay for it,? ? she said. ?It?s so easy to say, ?I?m just being paranoid,? but you should trust your gut.?
She said she had been astounded and touched by the warmth of people?s response. In her Manhattan apartment building, neighbors she had barely met sent up little gifts ? cookies, flowers, body cream. All four of her and Mr. Hanks?s children came to visit.
How her husband supported her
And before and after the surgery, the couple hunkered down at home, laughing, crying and watching movies. Luckily, they had a pile of Academy Award screeners in enticing DVD cases, begging to be viewed.
Neither she nor Mr. Hanks had ever been seriously ill before, so it was new territory. ?Who knew it would make you even closer?? she said.
?You never know how your spouse is going to react in a situation like this,? she added. ?I was so amazed, so blown away by the care my husband gave me. It was such a normal, intimate time…”
How she’s doing now
Though the cancer was detected early and she did not need chemotherapy or radiation, Ms. Wilson still feels exhausted. Her body is not what it was. Although Hollywood is practically ground zero for women with breast implants, Ms. Wilson had never gone that route.
?Let?s face it ? it?s an amputation,? she said, of the mastectomy. And for people who do not know this, there is an interim step between a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, in which a device called a tissue expander is inserted into your chest to make room gradually for new breasts.
Right now, the expander feels hard and weird and looks nothing like what breasts should look like, Ms. Wilson said. She can?t wear a proper bra. For the time being, she is sticking to loose tops and layers.
But she is hardly at the muu-muu stage of life. When she does have the reconstruction, Ms. Wilson said, ?I think it?s going to look awesome.?
[From The NY Times]
Kudos to Rita for both going public with the news of her cancer and being open about how difficult it is. She also admitted that she’s not always comfortable with public attention but that she wanted to get the word out. Rita said “I?m in public because of the nature of what I do, but I don?t feel it necessary to let the world know what I?m thinking, where I?m eating. I?ve always liked being on the periphery of things.” I loved how she joked about the speculation as to whether she’s had implants yet. “People always look at women?s breasts anyway.” She sounds so grateful for the help and support she’s been given by her husband and by the people around her. The public is definitely on her side too, and we’re hoping she’s fully recovered soon.
Photo credit: WENN.com
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| | Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson: Hoping for a Win at the 2014 BAFTA Awards | | Added 10 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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They are one of the most beloved couples in Hollywood, and earlier this evening (February 16) Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson made their arrival to the 2014 EE British Academy Film Awards in London, England.
Shutterbugs and fans alike clamored for a closer look as the ?Captain Phillips? star and his lovely wife as they worked the red carpet outside the Royal Opera House.
Not only is the film nominated in many categories, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Hanks himself is nominated for Best Leading Actor.
Tom's competition in the tight race includes Bruce Dern, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio
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| | Tom Hanks Brings "Captain Phillips" to the London Film Festival | | Added 11 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Making the rounds to promote his new movie, Tom Hanks attended the European premiere of "Captain Phillips" at the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday (October 9).
The "Forrest Gump" star wore a double-breasted black tuxedo as his lovely wife Rita Wilson posed by his side on the red carpet.
Based on a true story, the drama follows the title character as his American cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009.
While talking about the movie, Tom revealed on the "Late Show with David Letterman" that he has type 2 diabetes. However, he took to Twitter on Tuesday to assure fans, "Yep, I have #2 diabetes. Type 1 is VERY SERIOUS! Type 2 I can manage with good habits. I shall! Hanx"
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He?s always up to something, and last night (December 15) Tom Hanks had a pair of promotional appearances to take care of in New York City.
The ?That Thing You Do? star hit up the premiere of his new flick ?Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close? at the Ziegfeld Theatre.
Hanks was joined by his wife Rita Wilson and their son as well as his costar in the film Sandra Bullock.
Tom also paid a visit to ?The Late Show with David Letterman? at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, where he posed for a picture with a homeless man who wore a radio around his neck.
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She’s always been interested in using her celebrity for the benefit of others, and last night Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s ‘Unforgettable Evening.’
The “Shakespeare in Love” hottie was looking absolutely gorgeous as she arrived at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, sporting a white dress with a matching blazer and a pair of Pink and yellow feathered heels as she mingled with guests including Courteney Cox and Rita Wilson.
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