Sally Field shares a moving story about working with Robin Williams

Summary

• Sally Field reveals the touching behind-the-scenes story of Robin Williams on set
  Mrs. Doubtfire,
  emphasizing her caring nature and sensitivity.
• Mrs. Doubtfire
  The heartfelt ending adds depth to the film, showing Williams' true character beyond his comedic persona.
• Williams' interactions with stars like Field and Lisa Jakub show her compassion and kindness, keeping her memory alive.

Sally Field reveals a moving story from her time working with Robin Williams Mrs. Doubtfire. The film sees Daniel Hillard (Williams) take on the role of a perfect nanny named Mrs. Doubtfire to spend time with his children after losing custody following his contentious divorce from Miranda (Field). A mix of hilarious comedy and heartwarming drama helped to do just that Mrs. Doubtfire One of the best films in Williams' impressive career.

Vanity Fair 10 years after his death, many of Williams' co-stars, creative colleagues and friends, including Field, spoke to honor the beloved actor. Field shared a touching behind-the-scenes story about her and Williams on set Mrs. Doubtfire, and how she helped him when he found out his father had passed away during filming. Williams told Field: “Oh my god, we have to get you out of here immediately” when he told her what happened to him. Read more of Field's story below:

I have never shared this story before. I was camping outside the courtroom where we shot the divorce scene. My father had a stroke a few years ago and was in a hospital. I received a phone call from the doctor that my father had passed away – a massive stroke. He asked if I wanted them to put him in the intensive care unit. I said, “No, she didn't want that. Just let her go. And please bow and say 'Goodbye Sally.'”

I was beside myself, of course. I came to the set trying to move with all my might. I wasn't crying. Robin came over, pulled me out of the set, and asked, “Are you okay?”

And he made it happen – they shot around me for the rest of the day. I could go back home, call my brother and agree. This is a side of Robin that people rarely know about: He was very sensitive and intuitive.

Sally Field's Touching Story Makes Mrs. Doubtfire More Meaningful

It adds new layers to the film

while Mrs. Doubtfire it's often remembered for its comedic moments, and given Williams' talents, it's understandable that the film's heart really makes it work. This is most visible Mrs. Doubtfire's risky ending helps elevate the film by not following an unrealistic trope and instead has a more realistic and heartfelt conclusion. Field's moving behind-the-scenes story adds another layer to the film's heart. Williams truly cared about his interlocutors and made sure their well-being was a priority.

In a sense, art imitated life, as Field's story shows how Williams was more than just a comedy legend, that he was a truly sensitive, intuitive and loving person.

Miranda and others Mrs. Doubtfire's characters often reject Daniel, in part because of his silly and sometimes immature antics, but Daniel eventually proves himself to be a loving father who only wants to be with his children. In a way, art imitated life, as Field's story shows how Williams was more than just a comedy legend, he was a truly sensitive, intuitive and loving person. Knowing this adds extra weight Mrs. Doubtfire's emotional ending and the climax of the Daniel arc.

Williams' thoughtful interaction with Field is consistent with other behind-the-scenes stories from the 1993 film. Lisa Jakub, who plays Lydia Hillard, Daniel and Miranda's oldest daughter, previously shared how she is Williams was the first person to talk to him about his mental health issuesand wrote a letter to his high school when he was kicked out for spending too much time on set Mrs. Doubtfire. Field, Jakub, and others who worked with and knew Williams Mrs. Doubtfire and other parts of his life keep his memory alive with stories of his character.

Source: Vanity Fair