Anthony Hopkins Pens Heartfelt Message to Estranged Daughter Abigail
Anthony Hopkins expresses deep regret towards his estranged daughter, Abigail Hopkins, in his memoir We Did OK, Kid. The actor reflects on their fractured relationship and shares 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,” writes Hopkins, known for The Remains of the Day.
He wishes Abigail well and emphasizes his enduring hope for reconciliation. About two-thirds into the book, Hopkins writes:
“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.”
Hopkins had Abigail with his first wife, Petronella Barker, during their marriage from 1966 to 1972. After their separation, he lost regular contact with his daughter.
“Aside from sending financial support, I didn't have contact with Petronella and Abigail for a few years,” Hopkins admits.
Summary
Anthony Hopkins deeply regrets his estrangement from daughter Abigail and keeps hope alive for their reunion, expressing enduring love despite years apart.