Anthony Hopkins reveals deep regret over 'cold' estrangement from daughter Abigail in new memoir

Anthony Hopkins Reveals Regret Over Estrangement from Daughter Abigail

Sir Anthony Hopkins shares deep remorse about his estranged relationship with his daughter Abigail in his new memoir, We Did OK, Kid, released on November 4, 2025. Now 87, the legendary actor reflects openly on family struggles and his battle with alcoholism.

Hopkins’ Painful Reflections

The two-time Oscar winner calls his estrangement from Abigail his “greatest regret.” Known for facing tough truths in his acting, Hopkins now confronts them personally in his book.

He left his first wife, Petronella Barker, and their infant daughter when alcoholism overwhelmed him. Abigail was just 14 months old at the time. Hopkins admits to being “a cold fish,” shaped by childhood defense mechanisms.

“Abigail never seemed able to forgive me for leaving the family when she was a baby.”

He recognizes the pain he caused was justified and refuses to blame Abigail for her feelings.

“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.”

Brief Reconnection and Continued Distance

The two reconnected briefly in the 1990s. Abigail appeared in his films Shadowlands and The Remains of the Day, but over time the distance grew again and silence returned.

Hopkins’ public acknowledgment of his former coldness marks a significant moment in his personal story.

This memoir offers a rare glimpse at the struggles behind the scenes of a celebrated career, blending honesty with heartfelt regret.

Author’s Summary

Anthony Hopkins candidly confronts his painful past estrangement from daughter Abigail, expressing deep regret shaped by his struggles with alcoholism and emotional distance.

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Red94 Red94 — 2025-11-07

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