Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 49 Years of Sobriety Ahead of 87th Birthday

‘All I can say is I have the best life I can imagine ... so wherever you are, get help. Don’t be ashamed. Be proud of yourself ... celebrate yourself, as I do.’

Sir Anthony Hopkins attends the LEAP Foundation on July 25, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. Greg Doherty/Getty Images

Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins marked 49 years of sobriety on Sunday, just two days before celebrating his 87th birthday.

The Oscar-winning actor, who turns 87 on Dec. 31,  posted a video on Instagram to highlight the important milestone in his sobriety journey.