Acclaimed actor Anthony Hopkins has expressed frustration and disappointment after being left out of the picture by his estranged daughter Abigail, 57. The renowned star, known for his iconic roles in "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Hannibal," claims his wife Stella sent an invitation to Abigail to reconcile, but received no response.
Hopkins, who shares a daughter with first wife Petronella Barker, has chosen not to dwell on the past, saying that carrying resentment over old wounds is "death." Instead, he believes in moving forward and acknowledging their imperfections. The actor wants his daughter to "get over it" and move on from past conflicts.
Despite their long-standing estrangement spanning more than 20 years, Hopkins has stated he did what he could to resolve issues with Abigail, but refuses to engage further. He's even revealed that he doesn't care if his memoir, "We Did Ok, Kid," will be read by his daughter or not.
The Oscar winner, known for his iconic roles in the film industry, has made it clear he does not want to hurt his estranged family member. However, when asked whether they should discuss their complicated past, Hopkins urged the interviewer to move forward and spare Abigail from further emotional distress.
When asked about his daughter's reaction to reading "We Did Ok, Kid," the actor was unmoved, stating that he didn't care either way. He has acknowledged that families break up and people make choices, and it's not worth wasting time trying to fix past issues.
In a 2006 interview with the Telegraph, Abigail had expressed how rarely she saw her famous father during her childhood, which caused her some sadness but ultimately led her to move forward with her life.
Hopkins, who shares a daughter with first wife Petronella Barker, has chosen not to dwell on the past, saying that carrying resentment over old wounds is "death." Instead, he believes in moving forward and acknowledging their imperfections. The actor wants his daughter to "get over it" and move on from past conflicts.
Despite their long-standing estrangement spanning more than 20 years, Hopkins has stated he did what he could to resolve issues with Abigail, but refuses to engage further. He's even revealed that he doesn't care if his memoir, "We Did Ok, Kid," will be read by his daughter or not.
The Oscar winner, known for his iconic roles in the film industry, has made it clear he does not want to hurt his estranged family member. However, when asked whether they should discuss their complicated past, Hopkins urged the interviewer to move forward and spare Abigail from further emotional distress.
When asked about his daughter's reaction to reading "We Did Ok, Kid," the actor was unmoved, stating that he didn't care either way. He has acknowledged that families break up and people make choices, and it's not worth wasting time trying to fix past issues.
In a 2006 interview with the Telegraph, Abigail had expressed how rarely she saw her famous father during her childhood, which caused her some sadness but ultimately led her to move forward with her life.
. he should at least acknowledge his daughter's feelings, you know? she's clearly struggling with her own stuff and needing some closure. anyway, i loved him in the silence of the lambs lol 
what's your fave hopkins role?
. I mean, I can understand why he'd be frustrated after being left out by his own daughter, but at the same time, I think it's great that he's choosing not to dwell on the past and just move forward with his life. He's right, carrying resentment around is gonna keep you stuck in a rut 
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. Maybe this book of hers will help her process all those emotions and come to terms with their complicated past... idk, I hope so for her sake 
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. He's a true artist, through and through, and we should all take a page out of his book when it comes to embracing our imperfections 
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i mean i get it, past hurts but come on, he's tryna move forward n all that 
abigail sounds like she's still stuck in the past tho 
it's not worth hurting him or herself over some old drama
. Anthony Hopkins did everything he could to reconnect with his daughter, and now he's not going to waste any more time on it. It's like he's saying, "Hey, I've done my part, now it's up to her." 
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Ah, I think it's really sad that Anthony Hopkins is going through this 
, especially since his daughter Abigail hasn't reached out to him after all these years 
. It's not like he didn't try to make amends though, he did what he could in the past 
. He seems like a really mature guy who doesn't want to dwell on things that are already done