Anthony Hopkins Reflects on Estranged Relationship with Daughter
In his new memoir We Did OK, Kid, Anthony Hopkins expresses regret over a 2018 interview where he said he did not care about his estranged daughter Abigail's life. The 87-year-old Oscar-winning actor opens up about his sobriety, family, and career.
Admission of Regret and Estrangement
Hopkins acknowledges the coldness in his previous remarks toward Abigail, now 57, from his first marriage. He writes:
"It is true that I have spoken about her in the press coldly, saying in one regrettable interview that after 20 years of not hearing from her, I no longer knew where she was or if she’d ever married or had children, and that at that point I did not care."
He explains this coldness as a reflection of his own difficult upbringing:
"Though it’s no excuse, I know that was the coldness of my grandfather coming out: Move on! That hardness is my default."
Addressing Misinformation and Offering Hope
Hopkins also denies tabloid rumors, writing:
"Some tabloids said I got her into drugs or rejected her as a child."
Despite their estrangement, he expresses hope for reconciliation:
"I hope Abigail knows that my door is always open to her. I want her to be well and happy."
Summary
Anthony Hopkins reflects candidly on his painful estrangement from his daughter, regrets his past cold comments, and expresses hope for healing and reunion.