Tom Hanks joined the Greek Orthodox Church upon marrying Wilson, who has Greek ancestry, in 1988. The couple owns property on the island of Antiparos and have produced a handful of films about Greek communities, including “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Mamma Mia!” and both of the film’s sequels.
Did Tom Hanks convert to Greek Orthodox?
Tom Hanks was exposed to a wide variety of religions as a child. He reportedly converted to the Greek Orthodox faith when he married Rita Wilson in 1988.
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