Soothe yourself with 30 years' worth of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's love story

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You can still believe in love

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Wedding Reception
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Hollywood couples have had a rough go of things as of late. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, and Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen have all called it quits this year alone. But have faith! Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, the movie industry's shining beacon of marital bliss, are not only still going strong but just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. The party boasted A-list attendees like Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey — if that isn't a glowing endorsement of their marriage, we don't know what is.

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Volunteers, 1985

VOLUNTEERS, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, 1985"
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This John Candy-starring comedy is where it all began.

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Dragnet premiere, 1987

"Dragnet" Hollywood Premiere
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The couple steps out a year before their nuptials.

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Oscars Governors Ball, 1987

1987 AMPAS Governor's Ball
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This may look like a wedding portrait, but it was actually the first time they attended the Academy Awards together.

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Oscars Governors Ball, 1990

ACADEMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA
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Hanks and Wilson have been married for three decades and they've also been attending the Academy Awards just as long.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1992

Rita Wilson;Tom Hanks [Misc.]
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Wilson was on hand to help Hanks accept his very own star.

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Sleepless in Seattle, 1993

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, front from left: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Ross Malinger (hiding and holding bag
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They were husband-and-wife in real life, but in the classic rom-com they played (platonic) best friends.

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Academy Awards, 1995

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Los Angeles, USA
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The lovebirds kiss backstage after Hanks won the Oscar for Forrest Gump.

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Chicago The Musical, 1996

Rita Wilson Makes Her Broadway Debut in "Chicago" The Musical
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Rita makes her broadway debut as Roxie Hart.

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Handprint ceremony, 1998

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Los Angeles, USA
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Yes, Rita Wilson really is that happy that her husband's handprints will be enshrined in mud.

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The Ladykillers premiere, 2004

World Premiere of Disney's Ladykillers - Arrivals
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This couple knows how to dominate a red carpet, and it doesn't always have to be the Oscars. Here they are celebrating Hanks' film at the El Capitan theater.

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LA Dodgers game, 2004

LA Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Sponsored by New Era Cap
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They took their kids out to the ball game, but no word on whether there were peanuts and Cracker Jack.

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GQ Dinner, 2004

GQ DINNER IN HONOUR OF NEW BOOK BY TOM FORD, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 27 OCT 2004
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The lovebirds celebrate another famous Tom: Ford, that is.

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The 36th Film Society of Lincoln Center's Gala Tribute Honoring Tom Hanks, 2009

The 36th Film Society Of Lincoln Center's Gala Tribute Honoring Tom Hanks at Alice Tully Hall, New York, America - 27 Apr 2009
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Seriously, these two will never stop taking adorable photos together.

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Children's Health Fund 25th Anniversary Concert, 2012

Children's Health Fund 25th Anniversary Concert
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The couple that performs musical numbers at charity functions together stays together.

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LA Kings game, 2013

Celebrities At The Los Angeles Kings Game
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If you couldn't tell by their faces, these two love a sports game.

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The Golden Globes, 2014

HBO's Official Golden Globe Awards After Party - Inside
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After the Golden Globes ceremony there's the after party, and Tom and Rita never miss a chance to turn up.

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The Post premiere, 2018

'The Post' film premiere, Arrivals, London, UK - 10 Jan 2018
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Their marriage ages like a fine wine.

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