Lisa Jakub, who played Lydia Hillard in the 1993 comedy "Mrs. Doubtfire," shares her memories of working with the late Robin Williams, describing him as "everything you would hope he'd be."
Lisa Jakub, who was just 14 years old when she starred alongside Robin Williams in the beloved comedy "Mrs. Doubtfire," recently opened up about her experience working with the iconic actor.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Jakub recalled Williams as a true professional who was always kind and supportive to his young co-stars. "He was everything you would hope he'd be," she said. "He was so funny and so smart, but he was also so down-to-earth and genuine."
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Jakub shared a particularly touching moment that occurred during the filming of "Mrs. Doubtfire." Her father had passed away, and she was distraught on set when Williams approached her and offered his support.
"He pulled me out of the set and asked, 'Are you OK?'" Jakub recalled. "I told him what had happened, and he said, 'Oh my God, we need to get you out of here right now.'"
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Williams arranged for Jakub to be taken home, allowing her to take some time away from the set to grieve. "It's a side of Robin that people rarely knew," said Jakub. "He was very sensitive and intuitive."
Jakub's experience with Williams on the set of "Mrs. Doubtfire" is just one example of the actor's kindness and compassion. He was known for going out of his way to make his colleagues feel comfortable and supported.
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Williams's absence is still felt deeply within the entertainment industry and beyond. His daughter, Zelda Williams, recently took to social media to debunk a false post that was circulating online, claiming it was the last photo of her father taken before his tragic death.
Zelda clarified that the image was actually a behind-the-scenes shot from the film "Night at the Museum," in which Williams starred alongside a capuchin monkey named Crystal. She encouraged her followers to ignore false information and instead do something nice for themselves on the anniversary of her father's death.
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Williams's legacy continues to inspire and uplift people around the world. His comedic genius and his unwavering kindness will always be remembered and cherished.
