Anthony Hopkins celebrates 47 years of sobriety: 'I have found a life where no one bullies me'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Anthony Hopkins celebrated a big milestone on Thursday as marked 47 years of sobriety. The Oscar-winning actor reflected on his battle with alcoholism in an inspiring video message and urged people to seek help if they are struggling. Hopkins, who turns 85 on Saturday, said getting sober saved his life.

"I'm celebrating 47 years today of sobriety," the acclaimed actor began. "This is a message not meant to be heavy, but I hope helpful. I am a recovering alcoholic. And to you out there — I know there are people struggling. In this day and age of cancel and hatred and non-compromise, children being bullied, I say... Be kind to yourself. Be kind. Stay out of the circle of toxicity with people, if they offend you. Live your life. Be proud of your life."

Hopkins continued, "Forty-seven years ago I was in a desperate situation, in despair and probably not long to live. I just had to acknowledge one day that there was something really wrong with me. I didn't realize that it was a kind of condition — mental, physical, emotional condition called alcoholism, or addiction. I'm not an expert on drugs, I'm not an expert on anything. I know nothing. Except I have found a life where no one bullies me."

The Silence of the Lambs star previously acknowledged he was "very difficult to work with" early in his career because he "was usually hungover." He encouraged his young followers to "be proud of yourself."

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/anthony-hopkins-sobriety-alcoholism-birthday-message-172153972.html

[Skittles]

1. nice

well done

[lapucelle]

2. Thanks for sharing this.

It's a powerful message from the heart.

[Aristus]

3. Congratulations, Sir Anthony!

“The Lion In Winter” was his first film, and he played Richard the Lionheart as if it was his fiftieth film.

Masterful actor.

I know a lot of Brits take American citizenship for tax reasons. But I remember being absurdly pleased when he became an American. I was so proud.

[Bristlecone]

4. Good post. Mind if I cross-post to Addiction and Recovery?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. Go right ahead

[Bristlecone]

6. TY.

[Mr.Bill]

7. Good for him.

But as Bette Davis said, don't worry about people saying you are hard to work with. Because if they are saying that, it means you are working.

[Oneironaut]

8. Anthony Hopkins is an aspie!

[Just A Box Of Rain]

9. My wife and I met Anthony Hopkins in the lobby of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

just prior to the start of the Academy Awards show, the night he won for Silence of the Lambs.

We let him know we were rooting for him. He actually seemed delighted to have someone to speak with. He was so very nervous. I was surprised. We reassured him. I was convinced he was going to win and let him know that he deserved it. Same with my wife.

Such a sweet man. In the short time we talked, he touched us both. A truly humble person.

[Permanut]

10. Great message..

28 years sober here. I had a chance at sobriety and a better life, and it worked. Congratulations to Sir Anthony.

[Raine]

11. That's wonderful, good for him!! 👍 nt