In her upcoming memoir, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, E.A. Hanks, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Tom Hanks, opens up about her troubled childhood marked by her parents’ divorce and her complicated relationship with her mother, Susan Dillingham. The memoir details how she struggled with emotional and physical abuse at the hands of her mother and the subsequent impact it had on her life.

E.A., who was born in Los Angeles but spent much of her childhood in Sacramento after her parents separated, writes that her mother exhibited “violence and deprivation,” which contributed to a tumultuous upbringing. She recalls how, during the years between ages 5 and 14, she lived in a home that was often chaotic, filled with neglect, and a strained relationship with her mother. “I was a Sacramento girl,” she said, describing her life in the house that had “dog s—” in the backyard and a fridge often “bare or full of expired food.”

The memoir also touches on a pivotal moment when the relationship between E.A. and her mother reached its breaking point. After an incident of physical violence, E.A. moved to Los Angeles and was granted primary custody by her father, Tom Hanks. “One night, her emotional violence became physical violence, and in the aftermath, I moved to Los Angeles, right smack in the middle of the seventh grade,” E.A. writes.

The memoir goes on to describe the deep emotional scars that her mother left, and how E.A.’s relationship with her father, Tom Hanks, and stepmother Rita Wilson grew stronger as she transitioned into adulthood. The book also reflects on a road trip that E.A. and her mother took together across America, which gave her the chance to understand her mother better, but ultimately left her with mixed emotions about their complicated relationship.

→ Swipe to see more articles

Related Posts

Shaq Fires Back: 5-Word Warning to Brittney Griner After Caitlin Clark Insult Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back after Brittney Griner’s shocking comments about Caitlin Clark—sending a blunt message that’s now going viral.

“Career First? Aishah Hasnie’s Love Life Remains a Mystery in 2025” As one of journalism’s most respected voices, Aishah Hasnie has dominated headlines—but her relationship status remains under wraps. Friends reveal why she’s prioritized her groundbreaking career over public romance—and whether that might finally change.

EXCLUSIVE, THIS JUST HAPPENED: Elon Musk Shocks the Aerospace World with $800 Million Acquisition of Boeing—How This Bold Move Will Dominate the Skies and Reshape the Future of Air and Space Travel! What Musk’s Latest Deal Means for Boeing, SpaceX, and the Entire Industry!

From Louisiana’s Backroads to ‘American Idol’ Glory: The Remarkable Journey of John Foster, a Talented Small-Town Singer Who Took His Dream to the National Stage, Overcoming Challenges with Grit, Love, and the Steadfast Support of His Family, and Now Finds Himself Among the Show’s Finalists

UNBELIEVABLE: Greg Gutfeld’s Daughter Astonishes Parents and Fox News with Her Hidden Talent—What She Did After He Left the Room Will Blow Your Mind!

Pete Hegseth Steps Away From the Spotlight to Serve Those Who Served: Watch as He Cooks, Laughs, and Bonds With Disabled Vets in Heartwarming Display of Gratitude – ‘This Is the Least We Can Do

As she reflects on her past, E.A. expresses how the memories of her parents’ strained relationship, as well as the emotional toll from her mother’s behavior, shaped her life. “The void Miller’s passing leaves in the hearts of his family, friends, teammates, teachers, coaches and others will be felt for years,” she says in the memoir, explaining how she continues to heal from the difficult experiences of her childhood.

The memoir, which also delves into the bond between E.A. and her father, Tom Hanks, is set to be released on April 8, 2025, and promises to shed light on the deeper, more personal side of the famous family.