“Just Say Hello,” a new single performed by Rita Wilson and written by Wilson, Brett James, and Kelly Archer, has just debuted in the O Magazine “Just Say Hello” campaign (oprah.com/justsayhello). The magazine partnered with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Skype after studies showed that social interaction can help us live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Wilson’s single encourages people everywhere to reach out and connect with others by just saying “Hello.” The song is featured in the campaign’s video alongside a pool of talent, including Wilson, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Taylor Swift, and Jennifer Aniston, all saying “hello” in an effort to show people how a small gesture can help combat the effects of loneliness. It’s a simple greeting, but its power is profound. Join the mission to reach out and connect with others, and then share your story online using the hashtag #justsayhello. The video is available at oprah.com/justsayhello.

Rita Wilson is well known as an accomplished actress (Sleepless in Seattle, It’s Complicated) and film producer (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Mamma Mia!), but few may be aware that her early show biz ambitions were actually musical. Born and raised in the Hollywood Hills, Wilson harbored dreams of becoming a singer in the ’60s and ’70s after falling in love with The Beatles, The Supremes, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Joni Mitchell, among many others. In May 2012, Wilson released her debut album AM/FM, an intimate, elegant, and beautifully sung collection of classics. The New York Times called it a “charming, nostalgic throwback to the soft rock of Los Angeles,” and Rolling Stone said Wilson “has an expressive denim and suede soprano.”