Anthony Hopkins Pens Heartfelt Message to Estranged Daughter Abigail
Anthony Hopkins opens up about his long estrangement from his daughter, Abigail Hopkins, in his new memoir We Did OK, Kid. The actor reflects on their distant relationship and expresses lasting regret for the pain caused by his departure from the family.
"I hope my daughter knows that my door is always open to her," Hopkins writes. "I want her to be well and happy. Until the day I die, I will never forget the sight of her in that crib, laughing up at me when I walked into 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."
The Academy Award-winning actor recalls his difficult decision to leave, yet insists it was something he felt compelled to do. His words convey a mixture of remorse, tenderness, and enduring affection for his only child.
Family Background
Hopkins welcomed Abigail, his first and only daughter, during his marriage to Petronella Barker from 1966 to 1972. Following the separation, his relationship with both mother and daughter grew distant.
"Aside from sending financial support, I didn't have contact with Petronella and Abigail for a few years," Hopkins admits.
Through his memoir, Hopkins reaches out to Abigail publicly, expressing a wish for reconciliation and peace in their long-delayed relationship.
Author’s Summary
Anthony Hopkins uses his memoir to express deep remorse and a hope for reconnection with his daughter after decades of estrangement, blending honesty with emotional introspection.