December 30th 2024.
As we turn the page and continue on our journey, we come to an important milestone in the life of Sir Anthony Hopkins. The esteemed actor is about to celebrate his 87th birthday on December 31, but before that, he wanted to take a moment to commemorate another significant event - his 49th year of sobriety.
In a heartfelt video posted on his Instagram, Sir Anthony shared the story of how he quit drinking 49 years ago. He recalled the fateful night in 1975 when he was "having such fun" until he realized he was "in big, big trouble". He had been driving a car while completely intoxicated and couldn't remember anything. It was at that moment that he knew he needed help.
Sir Anthony reached out to support groups for alcoholics and has been sober ever since. "On that fatal day, I realized I needed help - so I got it," he said. "I phoned up a group of people like me - alcoholic. And that was it. Sober."
Since then, the accomplished actor has had a fulfilling and eventful life, starring in iconic films such as A Bridge Too Far and The Elephant Man. However, it was his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs that earned him two Academy Awards and solidified his place in Hollywood.
In 2020, at the age of 82, Sir Anthony became the oldest actor to receive an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in The Father. And he's not slowing down anytime soon, with upcoming projects like the thriller Locked and the H.G. Wells adaptation Eyes in the Trees.
Despite his success, Sir Anthony remains humble and grateful for his unexpected long life. He shared, "They still employ me, they still give me jobs. I'm going to be 87 in two days. I'm celebrating my long life - unexpectedly long life."
A big part of Sir Anthony's life now is his presence on social media, where he has gained a huge following for his fun TikTok dances and glimpses into his daily life. He initially joined at the urging of his wife and niece and has since become an instant hit.
In a 2023 interview with People, Sir Anthony shared, "I'm slightly reluctant. I say, 'Oh no, not again.' But I do something silly because we need humor. We need a laugh in life." He believes that in a world that can be tough and savage, it's important to find the beauty in life and share it with others.
In his Instagram post about his sobriety, Sir Anthony added, "One day at a time. 49 years. Life is in session.
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