Anthony Hopkins' Alcohol Battle: A Wake-Up Call

Anthony Hopkins' Alcohol Battle: A Wake-Up Call

Update: 2025-11-06
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Anthony Hopkins opens up about his decades-long battle with alcohol abuse in his new memoir, We Did Okay, Kid. The Academy Award winner shares a pivotal moment when his doctor warned him of serious health issues due to his drinking and smoking habits. Hopkins admits to hitting rock bottom and choosing to live, marking the end of his craving for alcohol. He continues to attend twelve-step meetings, preparing to celebrate fifty years of sobriety.

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Anthony Hopkins' Alcohol Battle: A Wake-Up Call

Anthony Hopkins' Alcohol Battle: A Wake-Up Call