Rita Wilson Finds Her Voice Later in Life

Rita Wilson, 69, is celebrating a fulfilling music career that began later in life. She shared insights during a panel at the Forbes 30/50 5-Year Anniversary Summit in New York City on October 16, 2026. Wilson noted that starting her musical journey in her late 50s allowed her to draw from a lifetime of experiences, a perspective she feels would have been different at a younger age.

Her latest album, "Sound of a Woman," released in May 2026, delves into the varied phases of women's lives, from adolescence through significant milestones like marriage, motherhood, and divorce. The album's empowering message is encapsulated in her song "W.O.W. (Wild Ol' Woman)," co-written with UPSAHL. Wilson describes the "Wild Ol' Woman" identity as a state of liberation, shedding self-imposed and societal beliefs to truly find one's voice.