Anthony Hopkins REVEALS he’s celebrating 45 years of sobriety; Shares a message for fans battling addiction

Getting, and staying, sober is no easy task and so it’s very important to celebrate milestones along that journey.

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Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins is receiving praise on social media for his inspirational message celebrating 45 years of sobriety. In a video posted Tuesday on Twitter, Hopkins shares his past struggle with alcoholism and how he drastically changed his life after realizing he was “headed for disaster.”

Sir Anthony Hopkins is about to turn 83 and is celebrating 45 years of sobriety. The Westwood actor posted a heartfelt video message on social media with a message to those struggling.

Anthony Hopkins on Tuesday celebrated 45 years of sobriety with a hopeful message to those afflicted with alcohol and/or substance abuse, especially his younger fans. The Oscar-winning actor posted a one-minute video message to Twitter in which he offered insight and thoughtfulness.

pic. twitter. com/fxzMRGlI4mHopkins quit drinking after Christmas in 1975.

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Anthony Hopkins is marking a major milestone!

Sir Anthony Hopkins has something to celebrate. The 82-year-old movie star, widely considered one of Hollywood's finest, took to social media on Tuesday to announce that he's celebrating 45 years of sobriety.

Anthony Hopkins marked a major milestone on Tuesday.

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