'I never think anyone likes me': 'Paranoid' Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his demons... as he admits 'grumpy' persona pushes him toward depression

By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 21:08 EST, 10 December 2016 | Updated: 03:43 EST, 11 December 2016

Sir Anthony Hopkins has admitted he suffers with paranoia, which causes concerns that nobody likes him.

The Westworld star candidly discussed the demons which haunt him before revealing that his 'grumpy' and 'melancholy' attitude often push him towards depression. 

In an interview with The Mirror, the 78-year-old admitted he seldom sees the positive side to things after he was once told 'if you can't be happy, be grumpy'. 

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All good: Sir Anthony Hopkins has admitted he suffers with paranoia, which causes him to worry that nobody likes him

Sir Anthony's acting career spans a whopping 56 years, with his most iconic role being that of cannibal Hannibal Lecter in terrifying 1991 horror Silence Of The Lambs.

Despite his prominence in the field and the showbiz sphere, the esteemed actor is adamant he is plagued with concerns over his popularity among new people. 

He told the publication: 'I will be very honest I suppose I suffer from a bit of paranoia and I never really think anyone likes me.

'Somebody said if you can’t be happy be grumpy. Try not to get everything too perfect, because there is no way of doing everything (you want). And one day you will die.

Saddened: The Westworld star candidly discussed the demons which haunt him before revealing that his 'grumpy' and 'melancholy' attitude often push him towards depression

Way back when: Sir Anthony's acting career spans a whopping 56 years, with his most prominent and iconic role being that of cannibal Hannibal Lecter in terrifying horror Silence Of The Lambs

'Get on with it because we are not here for long and I tend to be melancholy and sometimes edge towards depression and I do my best to fight against that and to work and​ ​have some fun with it all. And if not pretend to have some fun.'

Sir Anthony is currently riding the wave of the rip roaring success of Westworld, in which he takes one of the lead roles as the enigmatic Dr. Robert Ford - the co-founder of the robot-dominated virtual reality fantasies. 

The actor spoke ahead of the unveiling of his new art collection, which he has displayed in Las Vegas having been encouraged to kick things off by his wife-of-13-years, Stella Arroyave. 

Loved-up: The actor spoke ahead of the unveiling of his new art collection, which he has displayed in Las Vegas having been encouraged to kick things off by his wife-of-13-years, Stella Arroyave

He told Fox News: 'My wife encouraged me, my wife Stella. And I had no idea that I'd end up being a painter and having exhibitions. 

'A friend of mine, Stan Winston, who created 'Jurassic Park,' was a bona fide artist. He's dead now, sadly, but he saw my paintings and...he said: "Don't train. Don't do it...just do it."

'So that's what I do, with music, painting, with acting. And I leave it to the judgment to the audience or the observer to make up their mind about it whether they like it or not, that’s up to them.' 

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