Anthony Hopkins pens heartfelt message to estranged daughter Abigail in new book

Anthony Hopkins Pens Heartfelt Message to Estranged Daughter Abigail

Anthony Hopkins expresses deep regret and hope in a message to his estranged daughter, Abigail Hopkins, in his new memoir We Did OK, Kid. The acclaimed actor reflects on their strained relationship and his feelings about leaving the family.

"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."

Reflections on Estrangement

Hopkins shares his sorrow for the pain caused by his absence while maintaining he felt compelled to leave. About two-thirds into the book, he writes directly to Abigail:

"I hope my daughter knows that my door is always open to her. 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 in the room the first year of her life, sleeping soundly the night I left."

Family Background

Hopkins welcomed Abigail during his marriage to Petronella Barker, which lasted from 1966 to 1972.
After separating from Barker, he lost contact with Abigail aside from providing financial support.

"Aside from sending financial support, I didn't have contact with Petronella and Abigail for a few years."

Summary

In his memoir, Anthony Hopkins openly shares regret, hopes for reconciliation, and memories of his daughter, highlighting the complex emotions surrounding their long-term estrangement.

Entertainment Weekly — 2025-11-05