Anthony Hopkins' Heartfelt Message to His Daughter Abigail
Anthony Hopkins shares a deeply personal message to his estranged daughter, Abigail Hopkins, in his memoir We Did OK, Kid. The actor expresses regret over their fractured relationship, writing,
“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
The Silence of the Lambs star reflects on years of separation from his only child and wishes her well. About two-thirds into his book, he 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.”
Family Background
Hopkins had Abigail during his marriage to Petronella Barker, which lasted from 1966 to 1972. After their separation, he lost contact with both Barker and Abigail.
He admits,
“Aside from sending financial support, I didn't have contact with Petronella and Abigail for a few years.”
Summary
Anthony Hopkins openly acknowledges his past failures and expresses enduring love and hope for reconciliation with his daughter Abigail.
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