‘He was one of a kind’: Fans miss Robin Williams as ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ child actors share reunion photo 30 years after film’s release

Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, and Mara Wilson, who played siglings in the 1993 family comedy, came together for a group photo
PUBLISHED MAY 3, 2024
The child actors of the hit comedy 'Mrs Doubtfire' came together for a reunion photo (IMDB, @lisa.jakub/Instagram)
The child actors of the hit comedy 'Mrs Doubtfire' came together for a reunion photo (IMDB, @lisa.jakub/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: This year has been all about epic reunions, especially in the world of shows and movies. Recently, the child actors from the beloved American comedy 'Mrs Doubtfire' also jumped on the reunion bandwagon of 2024 as they got together for a photograph that got social media abuzz.

Fans flooded varopus social media platforms with memories from the movie, sharing their favorite moments and feeling nostalgic. They also bombarded social media with heartfelt messages remembering the late Robin Williams, who was such a key part of the film.

'Mrs Doubtfire' cast reunites and shares group photo

According to People Magazine, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, and Mara Wilson, the original child stars from 'Mrs Doubtfire,' got together for a photo that they shared on social media on Wednesday, May 1. In the hit 1993 family comedy, they played siblings alongside late Robin Williams' character.

Jakub, who played the eldest child, Lydia Hillard, shared the photo on her Instagram with a caption expressing "The sisters had so much fun hanging out with the brothers. @marawilson and @matthewlawrence still feel like my siblings- even 30 years after filming Mrs Doubtfire."


 
 
 
 
 
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As per People Magazine, Jakub also shared the photo on Threads and wrote, "We had a little reunion. 🥰30 years later and my Mrs. Doubtfire family still feels like family."


 
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Wilson also posted the same photo on her Instagram, noting, "So funny that the same week I went to San Francisco, I got to reunite with my Doubtfire siblings! It’s always a joy to see @lisa.jakub and @matthewlawrence."


 
 
 
 
 
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In 'Mrs Doubtfire,' late Williams played Daniel Hillard, a voice actor and devoted father of three, including Lydia, Chris, played by Lawrence, and Natalie, played by Wilson.

The story follows Daniel's attempts to spend time with his children after his wife, Miranda, played by Sally Field, asks for a divorce. He creates the persona of Mrs Doubtfire, a nanny and house help, to be close to his children, leading to comedic chaos. The movie also stars Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, and Harvey Fierstein.

Internet gets nostalgic over 'Mrs Doubtfire' cast reunion

People became nostalgic over this reunion photo.

A user on Facebook wrote, "🫶🏾❤️ It sucks that Robin is missing. 😭💔."

Another user wrote, "That’s wonderful that they got together. I’m sure they miss Robert Williams a lot.."

A user commented, "What an honor for them to work with Robin Williams! I bet they loved every minute with him! ❤️."

Another user commented, "My gosh time flies! I loved them in Ms doubtfire, one of my favorite childhood movies ❤."

A user stated, "They definitely seem to have a sibling dynamic!"

Another user stated, "I loved this movie. It might be my favorite Robin William's movie. I miss him! He was definitely one of a kind! Smart & sensitive towards other people. He really saw people! A rare trait for sure!"

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