Unlike his most famous film character, Anthony Hopkins won’t celebrate with a nice Chianti. Hopkins extolled his 47 years of sobriety on Thursday with an Instagram message urging people to seek help with alcohol and other substances if they need it.
The Oscar-winning actor turns 85 today, and said getting sober saved his life. “I’m celebrating 47 years today of sobriety,” he said in his video. “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.
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