Anthony Hopkins reveals the dramatic moment 50 years ago when he realized he was an alcoholic after driving drunk in a blackout, leading to his life-changing sobriety.
Anthony Hopkins detailed the life-changing epiphany he experienced which changed the trajectory of his life forever.
Nearly 50 years sober now, Hopkins recalled the moment he quit drinking alcohol and started living for a purpose.
The Academy Award-winning actor admitted he was „drinking like it was going out of fashion“ during the depths of his alcoholism.
During a sit-down with „The Interview“, Hopkins noted he was hesitant to tell the story out of fear of sounding „preachy or like a goody two shoes.“
„I was drunk, driving my car here in California, in a blackout – no clue where I was going“, Hopkins said.
„It was a moment when I realized that I could have killed somebody – or myself, which I didn’t care about, but I could have killed a family in a car. I realized I was an alcoholic. I came to my senses and I said to an ex-agent of mine at this party in Beverly Hills, I said, ‘I need help.
