Anthony Hopkins, the renowned actor with a remarkable career spanning numerous movies and prestigious awards, has revealed that he no longer communicates with his daughter.

At the age of 84, Hopkins, who recently became the oldest person to win an Oscar for Best Actor, has experienced success and accolades in his professional life but has struggled in his personal relationships.

Despite his acclaimed performance in the 2020 psychological drama “The Father,” where he portrayed a troubled parent, Hopkins himself has been distant from his own daughter for over two decades.

Abigail Hopkins is his only child, and the actor has expressed his reluctance to discuss their strained relationship, describing it as a painful period in his life.

In 1966, Hopkins married his first wife, Petronella Barker, and they welcomed Abigail into the world two years later.

However, Hopkins rarely speaks about his first marriage and has admitted that he has not excelled in relationships in reality.

Later in life, he was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, which can contribute to difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships.

Reflecting on his past, Hopkins has acknowledged his shortcomings as a husband and father, stating that he has been selfish and lacking in those roles.

Additionally, during his rise to stardom, he battled alcohol addiction, which further strained his relationships.

While acknowledging the pain he caused during this period, Hopkins also described his experience with alcoholism as powerful and even claimed to have enjoyed drinking heavily, disregarding the consequences.

In 1970, after missing a flight due to his intoxication, Hopkins left Barker and Abigail, subsequently marrying production assistant Jenni Lynton.

Lynton played a significant role in helping Hopkins overcome his addiction, but unfortunately, the separation between Abigail's parents remained bitter.

As a result, Abigail had limited contact with her famous father throughout her childhood, leading to emotional struggles and impacting her mental health.

However, there was a brief reconnection between Hopkins and his daughter following the release of “The Silence Of The Lambs” in 1991.

They appeared together on the red carpet at the premiere of “Little Man Tate,” and Abigail even secured roles in two of her father's movies.

Despite this temporary reconciliation, they lost contact again around 2001, and Hopkins admitted in interviews that he had limited knowledge of his daughter's whereabouts.

In recent years, Hopkins has expressed a sense of detachment regarding his relationship with his daughter and the possibility of being a grandfather.

He has come to terms with the fact that families can break apart and individuals make choices that lead them on different paths.

Hopkins has made peace with the situation, stating that he does not have a strong emotional investment in whether or not they reconnect.

The story of Anthony Hopkins and his estranged daughter is a complex portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals in their personal lives, regardless of their professional success.

It serves as a reminder that even those who achieve great heights can struggle with maintaining meaningful connections with their loved ones.