A reunion photo of the siblings from Mrs Doubtfire has been revealed, and it has left us all in tears.
The 1993 Robin Williams picture is a classic, widely regarded as one of the best comedies of the 1990s.
The Hillard siblings, played by three young actors, have had varying amounts of participation in Hollywood since the film’s release.
Mara Wilson, who played Natalie Hillard, is the most prolific, having gone on to play another legendary child role as Matilda in 1996.
Matthew Lawrence, who played Chris Hillard, has starred in a few films and TV shows since, but has never achieved the same degree of fame as Wilson, while the third sibling, played by Lisa Jakub, has not appeared in any projects since 2000.
Wilson uploaded a picture of the trio and wrote:
“It’s strange because the same week I flew to San Francisco, I got to reconcile with my Doubtfire siblings! It’s always great to see @lisa.jakub and @matthewlawrence.”
Despite the celebratory event, many admirers were left with a melancholy realization about the post.
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Many fans responded to the post on DiscussingFilm, making the same connection.
One person responded, writing, “I liked this movie as a kid. “Robin should be there…”
Another replied, “Robin Williams:(“
Many people realized that, while the reunion is wonderful, Robin Williams’ absence is deeply missed.
The renowned comedian committed suicide in 2014, at the age of 63.
Mara Wilson stated after his death:
“Everyone grieves in their own way. When I learned about Robin’s death, I was astonished, puzzled, angry, sorry, and, most of all, devastated.
“All I wanted was to talk to my family and friends and cry.”
In another interview, she stated, “Many of my friends are comedians who were inspired by him, but others simply enjoy his movies and comedy and have since they were children.
“If you can make a difference in someone’s life while they are young, you will be remembered forever. It’s amazing how many lives Robin has impacted, and how many people, like me, have said he reminds them of their fathers.”
Director Christopher Columbus had stated that conversations for a sequel were underway prior to Williams’ death in 2014, but that he would never film one without him.
Lisa Jakub remarked at a 25-year cast reunion, just two years after Williams’ death:
“One of the most impactful aspects of working with him was his willingness to be open and honest with me about his struggles with addiction and despair.
“That was very powerful for me when I was 14. I’ve fought with anxiety my entire life, and the fact that he was so open about it had a significant impact on me.
“We needed that 25 years ago, and we still need it now” .
I think I’ve got my evening plans sorted: revisit Mrs Doubtfire on Disney+ and cry a lot.
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