Movies News Talk
Who can forget Robin Williams? He made us laugh, think, and even shed a tear or two with his talent! One of his most beloved Movies, Mrs. Doubtfire, had both comedy and serious moments that gave Williams the chance to really show his range. He became an iconic dad in that role!
But what most fans didn't see was Robin’s kindness, sensitivity, and what it means to really care about other people. That's what makes this story so great. Sally Field, who played Robin's ex-wife in Mrs. Doubtfire, opened up about a time when Robin truly stepped up in a really personal way!
The Mrs. Doubtfire set had its share of crazy and hilarious moments! We hear stories about Williams messing around and having all these amazing impromptu comedy bits during production. But there were some very real things that went down as well, reminding everyone about what a loving person Robin Williams was, beyond all those laughs.
Sally Field shared a moving story about a time when Robin showed genuine kindness towards her after she found out about her father’s passing during filming. What’s so sweet about this? It was Williams’ initiative to look out for her while she was acting. Imagine working on such an important film, dealing with grief after losing a parent and the last thing you need is to act through the pain.
The movie, Mrs. Doubtfire, was never just a comedy. You had all those heartfelt moments – like the time Miranda, (Sally Field’s character) sees just how loving Daniel, the Dad trying to hide his identity as Mrs. Doubtfire, really is! Robin had a chance to show this depth to a character, but off the set, that warmth and genuineness just resonated with his costars.
I know this all makes you think a little bit more about Robin, not just the iconic comedian or the fun, eccentric figure, but a person who really cared about those close to him. Sally’s story adds a dimension of empathy that we might not realize in the film, even though the movie really ends up giving us an incredibly emotional ending to his story.
Robin’s memory has become all about what a compassionate human being he was, but also what he gave the world through his acting! You'd be surprised to hear the number of actors who’ve shared stories of Robin's warm nature and ability to look out for others on the set.
Everyone will have their favorite Robin Williams character and films, from "Mork & Mindy" to "Good Will Hunting" to Mrs. Doubtfire, his role is so enduring that the impact he had on entertainment and audiences around the globe lives on.
It’s hard not to think of Mrs. Doubtfire and how important that film has become! It’s such an emotional story of a dad who will do anything for his kids. And now that we hear about these extra sweet details about Robin Williams – it just adds so much more weight and heart to the entire film!
This is a movie that brings so many people together, regardless of age. The heartwarming moments where a dad who’s really messed up finds his way to be a fantastic caregiver - it hits home for so many of us who relate to the desire to have a parent who truly wants the best for you.