Anthony Hopkins Reveals the Secret Behind His Long-Lasting Film Career
Anthony Hopkins Reveals the Secret Behind His Long-Lasting Film Career
Anthony Hopkins, the star of 'The Silence of the Lambs,' shared in an interview that the key to his enduring career is a piece of advice he received. Let's listen to the wisdom that has sustained his success for so many years.
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Anthony Hopkins, the 86-year-old star of one of the most suspenseful films of all time, "Silence of the Lambs," continues to thrive in his acting career.
![Anthony Hopkins, the 86-year-old star of one of the most suspenseful films of all time, "Silence of the Lambs," continues to thrive in his acting career.](https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-66717aa1f4d9ed1c43d9d682/rev-0/w-600/h-321/f-jpg/s-8da52e37d653fc34a5843b357ec732ce9c372820.jpg)
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The renowned actor recently appeared as Sigmund Freud in "Freud's Last Session" and voiced the character Jimmy in the "Rebel Moon" series.
![The renowned actor recently appeared as Sigmund Freud in "Freud's Last Session" and voiced the character Jimmy in the "Rebel Moon" series.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66717aa5e5e62d575bd7b060/rev-0/w-600/h-300/f-jpg/s-6fd5eafc22ccbe081400d4788a9ff74cafe0fa7e.jpg)
Beginning his career in the 1960s, Hopkins has won numerous awards, including two Oscars, four BAFTAs, two Primetime Emmys, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
![Beginning his career in the 1960s, Hopkins has won numerous awards, including two Oscars, four BAFTAs, two Primetime Emmys, and a Laurence Olivier Award.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-66717aa9f4d9ed1c43d9d684/rev-0/w-600/h-316/f-jpg/s-ec22e2aae7d9f69406461829dda7167836f5ad35.jpg)
In a recent interview, Hopkins shared a crucial piece of advice that has helped him survive in the film industry for so many years.
![In a recent interview, Hopkins shared a crucial piece of advice that has helped him survive in the film industry for so many years.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66717aaef4d9ed1c43d9d686/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-01a70640a075bf86ff4e47f2f25b408192eea2a1.jpg)
He revealed the life-changing tip given to him by Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn.
In 1968, Hopkins co-starred with Hepburn in the Oscar-winning film "The Lion in Winter."
![In 1968, Hopkins co-starred with Hepburn in the Oscar-winning film "The Lion in Winter."](https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-66717ac9f4d9ed1c43d9d688/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-ab1e9fd5d71124b8c5af0abbe9a7f1084bd43c8a.jpg)
Hopkins played Richard the Lionheart, while Hepburn portrayed his mother.
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According to Independent, Hopkins shared this advice in an interview with The Times.
![According to Independent, Hopkins shared this advice in an interview with The Times.](https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-66717acfe5e62d575bd7b062/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-9f1067676f97b6d1ca16c72f2213651794ce26a2.jpg)
He said, 'When I was young, I was very ambitious and arrogant. One day, Katharine Hepburn told me to calm down and remember that it's just popcorn. After that, I stopped taking acting so seriously. It was just a job for me.'
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