Sir Anthony Hopkins' England Shirt Sparks Mixed Reactions
Sir Anthony Hopkins has ignited a wave of divided opinions after posting a photo of himself wearing an England football shirt prior to the team's World Cup match against Mexico.
The acclaimed Oscar-winning actor, originally from Port Talbot, shared the image on Instagram featuring himself alongside his wife, Stella Arroyave, who was dressed in a Mexico shirt.
"We're all winners... #WorldCup2026."
The post quickly drew humorous responses, especially considering Sir Anthony's well-known pride in his Welsh heritage. One user commented,
"Babes you're Welsh"
Hundreds of comments followed, many from Welsh fans questioning why one of Wales' most prominent figures would don an England shirt.
Comments included:
"Take that shirt off Sir... you're Welsh!"
"Olympus has fallen."
"Anthony Hopkins is Welsh, not English,"
and a lighthearted remark, "Mate you're from Swansea!" although Sir Anthony was actually born in Port Talbot.
Other users defended the actor, suggesting he was simply enjoying the moment and posing with his wife ahead of the match.
At 88 years old, Sir Anthony Hopkins has seldom publicly disclosed which football team he supports. Despite his extensive career in Hollywood, he has frequently expressed pride in his Welsh origins.
England ultimately defeated Mexico 3-2, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals.
Career Highlights of Sir Anthony Hopkins
Sir Anthony is widely recognized for his role as the psychotic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the 1991 horror film The Silence Of The Lambs, a performance that earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1992.
He reprised this role in the sequel Hannibal (2001) and the prequel Red Dragon (2002). More recently, he won a second Oscar for Best Actor in 2021 for his portrayal in Florian Zeller's The Father, which also starred Olivia Colman.
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