Beloved British actor Sir Anthony Hopkins recently delighted fans by revealing his playful side. The 85-year-old Oscar winner shared a video on TikTok and Instagram over the weekend, showing off his rumba dancing skills while cooking in his kitchen.
Dressed casually in black sweatpants and a matching top, the distinguished actor could be seen dancing to the tune of Mambo Italiano (1954). In the video, he shuffled back and forth while mouthing the lyrics and snapping his fingers, clearly feeling the vibes of the classic song.
The video garnered a wave of positive responses from Hopkins’ millions of fans and followers. Comments flooded in, with many expressing their joy at seeing the accomplished actor’s playful side.
One fan wrote, “‘the best actor in the world’ and ‘this made my heart smile.’ Another suggested that Hopkins and fellow actor Stanley Tucci should hang out in a kitchen talking Italian food, a nod to Tucci’s show, “Searching for Italy.”
While many admired his dance moves, some couldn’t help but draw comparisons to his most iconic role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in “The Silence of the Lambs” and other films in the Hannibal Lecter series.
The lighthearted video is a rare glimpse into the personality of a man known for his intense and often dark on-screen characters. The actor’s joyful dancing and cooking session have solidified his status as a beloved and versatile talent in the entertainment industry.