Anthony Hopkins was supported by his wife Stella Arroyave as he attended his Life Is A Dream concert in Riyadh on Friday, in his first public appearance after his home burned down in the LA wildfires.

The Oscar-winning actor, 87, lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, the largest raging within the LA area which has destroyed thousands of structures. 

However, the Welsh star put on a brave face for the star-studded concert, which he has dubbed an ‘incomprehensible blessing in the face of adversity’ and a ‘dream come true’.

Although he is best known for his acting skills, Anthony headed to the capital of Saudi Arabia to put on a show featuring original compositions by himself, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The concert was part of Ridyah Season – an annual entertainment festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that sees a variety of events held from October to March.

He looked smart as he posed for pH๏τos with Stella on the red carpet in a blue velvet blazer, with his actress and director wife looking glamorous in a lacy black dress.

Anthony Hopkins was supported by his wife Stella Arroyave as he attended his Life Is A Dream concert in Riyadh on Friday, just days after his home burned down in the LA wildfires

The Oscar-winning actor, 87, lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, the largest raging within the LA area which has destroyed thousands of structures

Anthony graced the stage at the concert for a short speech after walking the red carpet, with Stella also there for support. 

He announced the news of the show on Instagram this week, writing to his 5.4million Instagram followers: ‘I am honored and humbled to present ‘Life Is A Dream’ concert for Riyadh Season 2025.

‘This day is a dream come true. The duality of life is that in the face of great loss, one can also find great beauty.’

Anthony also posted a video of what is was like behind the scenes preparing for the show with conductor Matthew Freeman.

In the voiceover, Matthew quipped: ‘We all know Sir Anthony as a great Oscar-winning actor. Well, he’s an amazing composer, and this evening of his music is very, very special. We are excited that he’s coming to Riyadh to perform to you.’ 

His appearance comes just days after he shared a poignant message of support to those impacted by the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, after suffering the loss of his own home.

Posting to his 5.4million followers last week, he wrote: ‘As we all struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give.’ 

The actor, who purchased a stunning four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in the Pacific Palisades area for $6 million in 2021, saw his property destroyed by the flames.

PH๏τos reveal the charred remains of the classic colonial home, with little more than a scorched fence standing as the only trace of what was once a beautiful property.

His appearance comes just days after he shared a poignant message of support to those impacted by the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, after suffering the loss of his own home 

PH๏τos reveal the charred remains of the classic colonial home, with little more than a scorched fence standing as the only trace of what was once a beautiful property 

Posting to his 5.4million followers on last week, he wrote: ‘It’s important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give’

However, the Welsh star put on a brave face for the star-studded concert, which he has dubbed an ‘incomprehensible blessing in the face of adversity’ and a ‘dream come true’

Although he is best known for his acting skills, Anthony headed to the capital of Saudi Arabia to put on a show featuring original compositions by himself, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The concert was part of Ridyah Season – an annual entertainment festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that sees a variety of events held from October to March

Anthony graced the stage at the concert for a short speech after walking the red carpet, with Stella also there for support

The breathtaking concert was also broadcast live on MBC

The house purchase was a fresh start for the Oscar-winning actor, who had just sold his long-time Malibu oceanfront place for $10.5 million – more than double what he paid for it back in 2001.

After a devastating week, many famous faces came out to Saudi Arabia to show their support for the star.

Also at the concert was Morgan Freeman and his partner Lori McCreary, with Morgan later appearing on stage.

The American actor, 87, posed for snaps on the red carpet in a tan suit with producer Lori, who looked lovely in a black midi dress.

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey put on a loved-up display on the red carpet, before the actor, 55, also took to the stage to give a short speech.

The star looked dapper in a black suit, while his Brazilian model wife, 41, looked nothing short of sensational in a flowing yellow gown.

Amanda Seyfried also flew out to Saudi Arabia for the evening, as she graced the event in a plunging satin black dress.

The Mean Girls star, 38, threw on a blazer and accessorised with pink and red flower earrings, before pulling her blonde locks back into a neat ponytail.

He announced the news of the show on Instagram this week, writing to his 5.4million Instagram followers: ‘I am honored and humbled to present ‘Life Is A Dream’ concert for Riyadh Season’

Anthony also posted a video of what is was like behind the scenes preparing for the show with conductor Matthew Freeman

Also at the concert was Morgan Freeman and his partner Lori McCreary, with Morgan later appearing on stage

The American actor, 87, posed for snaps on the red carpet in a tan suit with producer Lori, who looked lovely in a black midi dress

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey put on a loved-up display on the red carpet, before the actor, 55, also took to the stage to give a short speech

The star looked dapper in a black suit, while his Brazilian model wife, 41, looked nothing short of sensational in a flowing yellow gown

Amanda Seyfried also flew out to Saudi Arabia for the evening, as she graced the event in a plunging satin black dress

She was joined by renowned filmmaker Mike Flanagan and his actress wife Kate Siegel, who cut an elegant figure in a mesh gown

Meanwhile, actor Kiefer Sutherland, put on a dapper display in an all-black tuxedo complete with a pastel pink bowtie

She was joined by renowned filmmaker Mike Flanagan and his actress wife Kate Siegel, who cut an elegant figure in a mesh gown.

Meanwhile, actor Kiefer Sutherland, put on a dapper display in an all-black tuxedo complete with a pastel pink bowtie.

Unfortunately, the recent tragic events are not the first time Anthony’s home has faced devastating flames.

Back in November 2018, his home narrowly escaped the Woolsey fire, which burned down his neighbor’s property.

Going even further back to 2000, Hopkins lost his London home in a fire too, but fortunately, he was safe in Los Angeles at the time.

As the fires continue to rage, he and many others are left grappling with the heartbreaking loss of their homes in one of the hardest-hit areas of Los Angeles.

Anthony’s tragic loss comes just after he marked nearly five decades of sobriety via social media, regaling his fans with a story of what led him to turn his life around.

The two-time Oscar-winner said on Instagram that a 1975 incident convinced him to stop drinking, noting, ‘Forty-nine years ago today, I stopped.’

Unfortunately, the recent tragic events are not the first time Anthony’s home has faced devastating flames

The iconic Welsh actor admitted he ‘was having such fun’ until he ‘realized’ he was ‘in big, big trouble’ as he ‘couldn’t remember anything’ and ‘was driving a car drunk out of [his] skull.’

Anthony, known for playing the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in multiple films, said the near-tragedy led him to seek support to deal with his addiction to alcohol.

‘Then, on that fatal day, I realized I needed help – so I got it,’ said the Nixon actor. ‘I phoned up a group of people like me – alcoholic. And that was it – sober. Anyway, I’ve had more fun these 49 years than ever.’

Anthony told more than 5.3 million followers that help is available for those in search of it.

‘If you do have a problem – having fun is wonderful, having a drink is fine – but if you are having a problem with the booze, there is help,’ he said. ‘It’s not a terrible deal – it’s a condition if you’re allergic to alcohol, get some help, there’s plenty of help around.

‘One thing I didn’t realize, that I was not unique. There are thousands of people around like me – anyway, I got sober and, it sounds a dull word, but I’ve had a wonderful life.’

He added: They still employ me, they still give me jobs. I’m going to be 87 in two days now.’

The actor captioned the clip, ‘One day at a time. 49 years. Life is in session.’

Anthony’s tragic loss comes just after he marked nearly five decades of sobriety via social media, regaling his fans with a story of what led him to turn his life around

The actor pictured in 1975, the year he said he confronted his alcoholism problems 

He then wrapped up in saying, ‘So I’m celebrating my long life – unexpectedly long life.

‘So if you have a problem, you know where to go. Phone any intergroup, 12-step program, whatever you could do – because it is a killer – with that, happy new year!’

The star has had a busy year professionally, amid a number of professional endeavors.

He provided the voice of Jimmy in the Zack Snyder film Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, which debuted on Netflix in April; and played the role of Vespasian on the 10-episode Peacock series Those About to Die, which debuted in July.