The 88-year-old actor is still full of energy.
In the photo, the two-time Oscar-winning actor is seen grinning mischievously with a deliberately angry expression. However, his aged face, graying beard and hair, and thinner physique made him almost unrecognizable to many fans compared to his familiar on-screen image, Daily Mail reported on July 7.
At nearly 90 years old, Anthony Hopkins still maintains a busy work schedule with many film projects in the preparation and post-production stages.
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Nevertheless, it's clear that Anthony Hopkins is wholeheartedly supporting England, wearing their official World Cup 2026 kit. Meanwhile, Stella Arroyave (70 years old), born in Colombia, wore a blue Mexico national team jersey. Along with the photo, Anthony Hopkins wrote: "We are all winners... #WorldCup2026".
Despite being 88 years old, Anthony Hopkins maintains a busy work schedule. According to the IMDb film database, he currently has 7 projects in the pre-production or post-production stages. Besides his acting career, the actor also recently marked 48 years of abstinence from alcohol.
Anthony Hopkins is widely known for his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the classic film *The Silence of the Lambs * (1991). His outstanding portrayal of the cannibalistic serial killer who was once a forensic psychiatrist earned him an Oscar for Best Actor.
Following the success of the film, he returned to the character of Hannibal Lecter in the sequel Hannibal (2001) and the prequel Red Dragon (2002).
Another critically acclaimed role for Anthony Hopkins was that of Stevens, the butler in The Remains of the Day (1993). His character was a devoted man who always put his duty to his master above his personal happiness. In the film, Emma Thompson played Kenton, the butler who harbored feelings for Stevens but was never reciprocated until it was too late.
With his outstanding portrayal of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Anthony Hopkins created one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history, simultaneously elevating *The Silence of the Lambs* to the status of a masterpiece.
Photo: Screenshot from the film The Silence of the Lambs
In 2021, Anthony Hopkins won his second Oscar for his role in The Father , a film also starring Olivia Colman.
Beyond film, Anthony Hopkins is also very active on social media. He frequently shares his paintings, piano performances, impromptu dances, homemade recipes, or simply friendly greetings to his fans.
However, the recent photo of him wearing an England shirt has sparked much debate because Anthony Hopkins was born in Wales. The actor was born in Port Talbot, Wales, and has repeatedly expressed his pride and love for his homeland. He also frequently supports activities that benefit Wales.
Below the post, one fan commented: "Please take off your England shirt." Another account humorously wrote: "Olympus has fallen." Meanwhile, another emphasized: "Anthony Hopkins is Welsh, not English," and another comment questioned: "What are you doing? You're Welsh, aren't you?"
However, many people have spoken out in defense of the veteran actor. They argue that Anthony Hopkins is simply enjoying the atmosphere of the football festival, just like millions of fans around the world .