US EditionTom Hanks Breaks Silence on Daughter E.A. Hanks’ Childhood Abuse Claims
- On May 29, 2025, Tom Hanks addressed claims of childhood abuse by his daughter E.A. Hanks during a red carpet interview for his movie The Phoenician Scheme.
- E.A. Hanks detailed emotional and physical abuse by her late mother Susan Dillingham, Tom Hanks' first wife who died of lung cancer in 2002, which led to a custody change.
- In her memoir titled The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, she reflects on her difficult childhood, the impact of her parents' 1987 divorce, and a six-month journey along Interstate 10.
- Tom Hanks commended E.A. For her integrity and bravery in journalism, expressing confidence in her ability and inquisitiveness during the interview.
- Hanks expressed pride in his daughter's bravery to openly examine their family struggles and confirmed his ongoing support for her and her work.
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Tom Hanks is sharing his thoughts on his daughter’s recently released memoir, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. In her recently released memoir, E.A. Hanks alleges that her mom, Samantha Lewes, was physically and emotionally abusive throughout her childhood. Keep reading to find out more… The emotional book details her childhood following Tom and Samantha‘s divorce, writing about her childhood with details like, “The fridge was bare …
Tom Hanks Is 'Not Surprised' by Daughter E.A.'s Devastating Memoir About Childhood Abuse
Tom Hanks was “not surprised” that daughter E.A. Hanks was able to write her compelling memoir delving into her own childhood abuse and her mother’s troubled life. The 68-year-old actor opened up about the pride he feels for his only daughter on the release of The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, her book about Hanks’ first wife, Susan Dillingham, who E.A. says was emotionally and physically abusive during her childhood. “I’m not su…
Tom Hanks Breaks His Silence on His Daughter's Candid New Memoir About His Ex-Wife
"She's a knockout, always has been."Getty Images Elizabeth Hanks and Tom Hanks at 92NY in 2025.Key PointsTom Hanks commented on the publication of his daughter Elizabeth's new memoir, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. The Here actor called his daughter a "knockout."Hanks shared Elizabeth and her older brother, Colin, with his ex-wife Susan Dillingham, who passed away in 2002.Tom Hanks has broken his silence regarding his daughter Eli…
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