Tom Hanks is speaking out following the release of his daughter E.A. Hanks' memoir, where she alleged that her mom, Samantha Lewes, was emotionally and physically violent.

"You know, it's a pride because I think — she shares it with me. She's very open about what the process is."The elder Hanks went on to explain why he knew his daughter was capable of great achievements from a young age.

Tom Hanks publicly supports daughter E.A. Hanks after the release of her raw memoir detailing a turbulent childhood with late mom Samantha Lewes, praising her honesty while acknowledging the painful f