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Anthony Hopkinsis commemorating a major milestone in his sobriety journey.

Happy 29th of December.

It was that moment Hopkins realized that he needed to seek help.

Anthony Hopkins

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I phoned up a group of people like me alcoholic and that was it.

Sober, he said.

Ive had more fun in these 49 years than ever.

Anthony Hopkins attends the “The Two Popes” premiere during AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 18, 2019

Anthony Hopkins in 2019.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Its not a terrible deal.

If youre allergic to alcohol, get some help.

Theres plenty of help around.

One thing I didnt realize: I was not unique.

There are thousands of people around like me.

They still employ me, they still give me jobs.

Im going to be 87 in two days time.

So Im celebrating my long life unexpectedly long life.

Blowing a kiss to the camera, he concluded, With that, Happy New Year!

He captioned the video, One day at a time.

Life is in session.

He has previously published videos on Dec. 29 in2020,2021,2022, and2023.

My life, from that moment on, took on new meaning.