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Anthony Hopkins Reflects on Estrangement from Daughter Abigail

1/25/2026

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Anthony Hopkins, the actor, discussed estrangement from his daughter Abigail in a podcast and his 2025 memoir.
He says he has tried to reconcile but received no response to invitations from his wife, Stella.
Hopkins reflected on alcoholism and its impact on his family.
Abigail, 57, is an actress and filmmaker in remission from stage three bowel cancer.
Their relationship has been sporadic, and Abigail notes they have never been close.

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Story summary

Anthony Hopkins, the actor, discussed estrangement from his daughter Abigail in a podcast and his 2025 memoir.
He says he has tried to reconcile but received no response to invitations from his wife, Stella.
Hopkins reflected on alcoholism and its impact on his family.
Abigail, 57, is an actress and filmmaker in remission from stage three bowel cancer.
Their relationship has been sporadic, and Abigail notes they have never been close.