Anthony Hopkins (86) doesn’t just have to celebrate the turn of the year! The actor has gone through many ups and downs in the past. He is a celebrated cinema star, but he almost didn’t get to make many films. The Oscar winner struggled with alcohol addiction for a long time, which almost killed him. But in 1975 he decided not to drink another drop. Now it’s the 48th anniversary of this day – and Anthony celebrates that.
The 85-year-old posted a video on Instagram in which he wished his fans a happy new year and joked: “When you have a hangover, think of me. I don’t have that anymore because I stopped 48 years ago today , [zu trinken].” This decision changed his life. That’s why he also tried to encourage people who are struggling with addiction problems to tackle it: “If you need help, it’s time. Life is in full swing. Let’s go!”
Anthony himself has now found his inner peace. Regarding his advancing age, he explained in an interview with Augsburger Allgemeine two years ago: “I am aware of my mortality. One day it will all be over. But I hope that I still have many years ahead of me.”
