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Tom Hanks Is 'Not Surprised' About His Daughter’s Memoir That Alleges Her Mom Samantha Lewes Was Emotionally and Physically Abusive

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.

The Forrest Gump star, 68, addressed the abuse allegations E.A.’s book — which was published April 8 — during a conversation with Access Hollywood on Wednesday, May 26, at the red carpet premiere of his new film, The Phoenician Scheme. "I would visit my dad and stepmother (and soon enough my younger half brothers) on the weekends and during summers, but from 5 to 14, years filled with confusion, violence, deprivation, and love," E.A., 43, wrote in an excerpt previously obtained by PEOPLE. Hanks’ latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, centers around a wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (played by Benicio Del Toro), who "appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate.

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