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Rita Wilson Embraces 'Broken Bits' Post-Cancer
11 May
Summary
- Rita Wilson discussed her body image struggles after breast cancer.
- She released a song titled 'Whose Body is This?' about her experience.
- Wilson and Tom Hanks became Greek citizens recently.
Actress and singer Rita Wilson has candidly shared her experiences with body image following her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis. In a recent interview, the 69-year-old discussed the emotional impact of her bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.
Wilson explored these feelings in her new song, "Whose Body is This?" The lyrics reflect on the disconnect one might feel towards their body after illness or childbirth. She expressed gratitude for reconstructive surgery options, noting their absence for women in her mother's generation.
Beyond her health journey, Wilson revealed her poignant requests to her husband, Tom Hanks, if she were to die first. She asked him to grieve for a long time and also requested a celebration of life with storytelling and joy.
Separately, Wilson and Hanks have officially become citizens of Greece. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who presented them with their new passports.
