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Tom Hanks finally talking about his daughter Elizabeth Anne (EA) Hanks’ Explosive memoir, “10: Memoir of the family and open road.”
In the book, he offers a deeply personal picture of his difficult childhood, which gives an idea of his emotionally complex relationship to his mother Susan Dillingham, whose stage name was Samantha Lewes.
Hanks spoke of his latest movie at the premiere of The Phoenician’s Scheme, which spoke about the book’s revelation and expressed admiration for the courage of his daughter.
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Tom pondered his daughter’s honesty and flexibility as he told his story. He shared his thoughts during an interview with the red carpet Access Hollywood.
The “Forrest Gump” star expressed pride of EA’s openness and literary approach, pointing out, “It’s pride because I think he shares it with me, he has been very open about what the process is.”
He also said, “I am not surprised that my daughter had everywhere, as well as curiosity, and I might say to shoot himself on, where all to explore this thing he was incredibly honest with.”
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The iconic actor continued, “We have all come from a checkered, broken life, all of us, despite the fact that some of it seems to work for some international well -known company with the initial name of copyright.”
Tom concluded, “He knows it, and he definitely leads it to everything and I think anyone who does is a bold journalistic literary mind and I’m excited to say the same daughter.”
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In his memoir, EA reflected a difficult and stormy childhood that was shaped by his relationship with his late mother Susan Dillingham, who is professionally known as Samantha Lewes, who died in March 2002.
“By saying that my mother was mentally ill that she was possibly a” bipolar part of the episodes of extreme paranoia and misconceptions “,” It is a sensible night that sits with her on the driveway “she wrote per night AND! News. “My mother nodded and convinced that there were men inside the house, buffered the walls, waiting for us in our bedrooms.”
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EA said that at the age of 14, he had begun to implement his childhood instability. “There was often not enough food, schoolwork did not support, and I shouldn’t have woken up at three in the morning to hear an expromptive lecture on why yoga was a devil’s job.”
Although he explained that his mother never hit her, she depicted several confusing and emotionally abusing events. “He pushed me, shakes me, pulled my hair and locked me in the closet once or twice … He told me that he was hiding men in his closet who waited for us to go to bed and do terrible things,” Ea shared.
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He also reminded the strange and distressing conversations that stayed with him. “He talked to me about dozens of miscarriage babies and how I could join my siblings in eternal limbo one day,” he revealed.
Despite the fact that he experienced as he growed up, EA admitted that his mother also offered care and effort, which he still gently remembers.
He wrote that his mother “drove me around California for horse exhibitions during the wicked hours”, a gesture that showed a deep commitment and supporting his interests.
EA also resembled lighter and gentle moments, sharing her mother “cut a cookie dough for my friends who sleep over and let me dye all the color I wanted.”
Finally, EA moved from her mother’s home and went to live with her father, Tom Hanks, her wife Rita Wilson and two half-brothers, Chet and Truma Hanks.
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In his memo, he discussed the in -depth emotional meaning of his life, not just as a theme park, but as a constant presence that gave him throughout his journey.
“Disneyland has been more continuous in my life than any house I’ve ever lived,” he wrote. “I’ve spent there thanksgiving there. I’ve spent there Christmas. I’ve spent more birthdays than I can count there.”
However, what truly strengthens the importance of Disneyland to him is the time he shared there with his father Tom. Their visits were created by beloved memories that continue to establish his emotional connection in the park.
“I can’t distinguish my emotional connection to Disneyland from my emotional relationship with my father,” he explained, “because, as many other California daughters, I have spent a lot of time in Disneyland with my father and because he dies one day.”
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Outside nostalgia, EA sees Disneyland as a place where his father’s inheritance lives, both literally and symbolically.
In his memoir, he wrote how his iconic role in Woody’s “Toy Story” echoes in the park, from sightseeing to goods.
“For the first time, I thought I returned to Disneyland after my father’s death and how I hear him when I hear Woody,” he shared. “At that moment it was as if it had already happened that I somehow touched what the future feels, and I fractured with emotions.”
Despite the sadness of such thoughts, they also provide comfort. “Disneyland makes sure some of my father lives forever,” he wrote.
For EA, the park represents more than fun or family traditions. It is a respect for mortality itself.
“Disneyland has become an art monument against death,” he reflected. “Walt’s vision remains, and some of my father will also come. Art remains.”