Robin Williams had a touch of Mrs. Doubtfire's warmth even off-camera, as Lisa Jakub, who played one of the children in the 1993 film, fondly remembers. While filming Mrs. Doubtfire, Jakub was still attending high school in Canada. She had to juggle her studies with the demanding shooting schedule, which meant her schoolwork had to be sent back and forth. However, things took a difficult turn when her school in Canada sent a note saying they couldn't accommodate her studies anymore. This left Jakub devastated, as it was the one normal thing in her otherwise unusual life.
Williams, noticing Jakub's distress, intervened. He asked her about the issue, and upon learning of her predicament, took it upon himself to help. He wrote a heartfelt letter to Jakub's principal, advocating for her education and career, hoping they would reconsider their decision. However, despite his efforts, the principal not only received the letter but also framed it and displayed it in the office, without extending an invitation for Jakub to return. A surprising and somewhat disappointing outcome.
Jakub reminisces about Williams with a mix of admiration and gratitude, noting how he cared for those around him. She recalls that he was quick to notice when someone was feeling down, and he always tried to uplift them. His actions were not just those of a colleague but of a friend, showing a side of Williams that mirrored the kind-heartedness of Mrs. Doubtfire.
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