Anthony Hopkins Sends Message to Estranged Daughter Abigail in Book
Sir Anthony Hopkins, 87, conveyed a heartfelt message to his estranged daughter Abigail in his memoir We Did OK, Kid, released on November 4.
“I hope my daughter knows that my door is always open to her. I want her to be well and happy,”
Hopkins reflected on his enduring love and regret:
“Until the day I die, I will never forget the sight of her in that crib, laughing up at me when I walked in the room the first year of her life, sleeping soundly the night I left. I will always be sorry for hurting her when I left the family, even as I believe to this day that I had no choice.”
Family Background and Memoir Details
Hopkins shares Abigail with his first wife, Petronella Barker, to whom he was married from 1966 to 1972. In the book, he described their troubled marriage, aggravated in part by his struggles with alcohol.
He discussed his decision to leave the family and his efforts to reconcile during his sobriety journey.
Attempt to Reconnect
In 1997, when Abigail was nine years old, Hopkins flew to London to meet with her and Barker:
“We put up a good front, but obviously so much damage had been done. They didn’t want me there. Throughout the meal, they kept catching each other’s eye and making faces.”
Despite the difficulties, Hopkins recalled Abigail staying with him several times as a teenager.
Summary
Hopkins openly expresses regret for past mistakes while keeping hope for a future reconciliation with his daughter.
Author’s summary: Anthony Hopkins shares a poignant message of regret and openness toward his estranged daughter Abigail, reflecting on their past and hoping for healing.