Anthony Hopkins Writes Heartfelt Apology to Estranged Daughter Abigail In New Memoir
In his new memoir, We Did It, Kid, Sir Anthony Hopkins offers a deeply personal message to his estranged daughter, Abigail Hopkins. The veteran actor uses his book to express a heartfelt plea for reconciliation after years of separation.
The 87-year-old Academy Award winner shared details of their strained relationship during a New York Times interview promoting the memoir. He confirmed that a recent attempt at reconnecting was ignored. Hopkins, who has Abigail with his first wife, Petronella Barker, revealed that an invitation to reconnect, sent by his current wife Stella Arroyave, received no response.
"My wife, Stella, sent an invitation [to Abigail] to come and see us," Hopkins said in the interview published on October 25. "I wish her well, but I'm not going to waste blood over that. If you want to waste your life being in resentment, fine, go ahead."
In the memoir, released on November 4, Hopkins writes directly to Abigail with a tone of hope and openness:
"I hope my daughter knows that my door is always open to her. I want her to be well and happy."
Background of the Relationship
- Hopkins and Petronella Barker divorced in 1972.
- Abigail is their only child.
- The actor's current wife, Stella Arroyave, recently tried to facilitate reconciliation.
Summary
Anthony Hopkins, reflecting on a long estrangement, reaches out to his daughter Abigail with a sincere and hopeful message for healing and connection.
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