Mrs. Doubtfire is one of the best movies of the ’90s. When thinking about the film, the first thing that comes to mind is the always quotable Robin Williams in his unforgettable drag makeover as the mischievous nanny. However, for the Mrs. Doubtfire cast and crew who had the honor of working with him, the experience was about much more than just laughs and slapstick humor. One of Williams’ co-stars from the 1993 comedy recently opened up about their time on set, recalling not just the fun moments, but also the deep, reflective conversations they shared with the legendary actor.
Matthew Lawrence, who played one of Williams’ children in the ’90s classic, opened up about his on-set relationship with the comedy actor during an interview with EW. Apparently, Williams was very honest about his own struggles with Lawrence, who was about 12 when he made the film, especially when it came to drug use. While it was a pretty series topic for a tween, Lawrence appreciated it, and he remembered it after all these years, saying:
He really explained his life to me and really brought me in and taught me not just about in front of the camera, but a lot about the behind the camera as well, and how he felt that substances really further pushed his brain to not function properly. And he really opened up with me, and I’ll never forget it. There were times he would just grab me and he’d be like, ‘Don’t put that stuff in your body. If I could go back and tell myself, this is why I’m telling you, don’t put that stuff in your body.’
