Tom Hanks Praises Daughter’s Memoir About Troubled Childhood
Renowned actor Tom Hanks has spoken out about his daughter E.A. Hanks’ recent memoir, which details her childhood with her late mother, Susan Dillingham. In an interview with Access Online, Tom Hanks expressed his pride and admiration for his daughter’s literary endeavour.
According to Access Online, Tom Hanks recently attended the red carpet premiere of "The Phoenician Scheme", where he worked with director Wes Anderson. During the interview, Hanks reflected on his experience working with Anderson, describing the director’s approach to filmmaking as unconventional. "He doesn’t play with a 52-card deck, he’s got a like 9 decks, some of them are Tarot cards and others are Pinochle decks and he’s got Uno in there and 52 that we’re used to," Hanks said. However, the conversation soon turned to his daughter’s memoir and her experiences growing up with a troubled mother.
E.A. Hanks’ memoir offers a candid look at her childhood with her mother, Susan Dillingham, who Tom Hanks divorced in 1985 after five years of marriage. Access Online reports that Tom Hanks is fully supportive of his daughter’s decision to write about their family’s past. "It’s a pride because, I think, she shares it with me, she’s been very open about what the process is," he said. Hanks also praised his daughter’s bravery and honesty, saying, "I’m not surprised that my daughter had the wherewithal, as well as the curiosity, as well as, I’m going to say, perhaps, the shoot herself in the foot, wherewithal, in order to examine this thing that she was incredibly honest about."
In the interview with Access Online, Tom Hanks went on to say that everyone comes from imperfect families, and that E.A. Hanks’ decision to write about their experiences is a testament to her literary skill and courage. "We all come from checkered, cracked lives, all of us, despite the fact that part of it would seem as though, she would work for some international well-known firm with a copyrighted last name," he said. "She knows that and she leads into absolutely everything of it and I think anyone who does that is a bold journalistic literary mind and I’m thrilled I can say the same thing about my daughter."
The release of E.A. Hanks’ memoir marks a significant moment for the Hanks family, who have often kept their personal lives out of the spotlight. Access Online reports that Tom Hanks is clearly proud of his daughter’s achievement, and has expressed his admiration for her writing. As for E.A. Hanks’ literary future, it remains to be seen what her next project will be, but with the support of her father, she is sure to continue making waves in the literary world.
"The Phoenician Scheme", in which Tom Hanks stars, is set to premiere in select theaters on May 30th and will be widely released on June 6th. The film marks another collaboration between Hanks and director Wes Anderson, and is sure to be a highly anticipated release. In the meantime, fans of the Hanks family can look forward to reading E.A. Hanks’ memoir, which offers a unique and candid look at the experiences of a Hollywood family. According to Access Online, this memoir is just the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable literary career.
