Anthony Hopkins Reflects on Estranged Daughter Remarks
Anthony Hopkins expresses remorse over a 2018 interview where he claimed he did not care about his estranged daughter Abigail's life.
Memoir Reveals Personal Struggles
In his new memoir, We Did OK, Kid, the 87-year-old Oscar-winning actor discusses sobriety, family, and his career. He addresses his long estrangement from Abigail, now 57, from his first marriage.
Clarifying Misconceptions
Hopkins acknowledges the media's distortion of their relationship:
"Though I’ve avoided talking about it, the estrangement has shown up in tabloids in horrific, untrue ways. Some tabloids said I got her into drugs or rejected her as a child."
He admits to having spoken about Abigail coldly in public:
"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."
Explaining His Emotional Distance
Hopkins attributes this attitude to his own upbringing:
"Though it’s no excuse, I know that was the coldness of my grandfather coming out: Move on! That hardness is my default."
Hope for Reconciliation
The actor expresses a wish for renewed connection:
"I hope she knows that my door is always open to her. I want her to be well and happy."
Summary
Anthony Hopkins deeply regrets his past remarks about his estranged daughter, expressing hope for healing while candidly revealing the emotional barriers shaped by his upbringing.