Anthony Hopkins is celebrating two significant achievements.

On Sunday, the esteemed actor shared an Instagram video where he celebrated 49 years of sobriety, just two days before turning 87.

In the video, filmed in front of a fireplace, Hopkins recounted the moment he decided to stop drinking on December 29, 1975, after recognizing that he was “in big, big trouble.”

“I was intoxicated and driving a car,” he shared. “That day was pivotal, and I understood I needed assistance. I called a group of people who were like me, dealing with alcoholism, and that was the turning point.”

The acclaimed actor from “Silence of the Lambs” said, “These past 49 years have been filled with more joy than I could have imagined.” He urged anyone struggling with alcohol to seek support. “I once thought I was one of a kind,” he admitted. “But there are countless others in similar situations.”

Hopkins will be turning 87 on Tuesday. In his video, he expressed gratitude for his “wonderful life” and for the continued opportunities to work.

“I’m celebrating a long life — a life I never expected,” he said.

In 2020, Hopkins shared his awakening about needing to quit drinking when he found himself in an unfamiliar hotel room in Arizona, with no recollection of how he got there.

“I thought to myself, ‘I have to stop this because I’m risking harm to myself or others,'” he recalled. “From that moment, my life gained new meaning.”

Every year, Hopkins shares a video to commemorate his sobriety anniversary. In a 2020 video, he reminisced about being on a “destructive path” and drinking to excess before his pivotal moment.

“I received a pivotal thought that asked, ‘Do you want to live or die?’ I chose to live,” he recalled. “In that moment, I felt an enormous weight lift off me, and my life has been extraordinary since.”

In 2021, Hopkins made headlines as the oldest individual to win an acting Oscar when he received the best actor award for “The Father” at the age of 83. After missing the ceremony due to the pandemic, he expressed through a social media acceptance speech, “At 83, I didn’t think I would win this award. I was genuinely surprised.”

Since his Oscar win, Hopkins has remained active in his career, starring in films such as “Armageddon Time,” “One Life,” and “Freud’s Last Session.” He earned his first best actor Oscar for “The Silence of the Lambs” back in 1992.

If you or someone you know are dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues, you can reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s confidential support line at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), available 24/7 in English and Spanish (TTY: 1-800-487-4889).