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E.A. Hanks, daughter of Hollywood legend Tom Hanks, has not too long ago shared a peek behind her private difficult childhood in excerpts from her new memoir.
Within the uncooked and trustworthy passages, E.A, whose actual identify is Elizabeth Anne Hanks, opened up concerning the difficulties she confronted whereas rising up, and the way her well-known father’s world didn’t protect her from the struggles that many can relate to.
She was born in Sacramento, California, and has spent a lot of her life within the shadow of Hollywood’s largest stars.
In 1994, after their mom misplaced custody, Elizabeth and her brother Colin Hanks went to Los Angeles to dwell with their dad Tom Hanks, and his spouse Rita Wilson to begin a brand new chapter.
Whereas writing and describing her views on parenthood, E.A. shared in her ebook: “Rita’s probably not a stepmother, she’s my different mom.”
“After I say my dad and mom, I actually imply my dad and Rita, as a result of they’ve been collectively since earlier than I can actually bear in mind.”
In excerpts shared with Individuals, E.A. opens up in her 352-page memoir about her chaotic childhood, whic is formed by her mom’s psychological well being struggles and her undiagnosed bipolar dysfunction.
