Lisa Yakub was just 15 Robin Williamscomedy Mrs. Doubtfire was released in theaters in 1993. And 30 years after her, as the film celebrates its landmark anniversary, the actress who played her eldest daughter Lydia shares how the late actor has made her decision to work as a writer, speaker and mental health worker. Talk about how it affected you. Activist. “I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression all my life, but Robin was very open with me about what he struggled with. That’s a big reason why I do what I do today.” she said. David Campbell and Belinda Russell During the interview on Friday, February 10 Today’s ExtraThe iconic comedian committed suicide in 2014.
Lisa went on to describe her current career. “I work in the mental health field and help others who are suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and panic. I never had to do this alone,” she said. .
This movie was clearly a milestone in the life of the young actress. Sally Fieldnow 76 years old, Pierce Brosnan69, and fellow child actors Mara Wilson and Matthew LawrenceLisa used her success in the 1993 film to land another featured role as Alicia independence day and Will Smith 1996. hairdresser and the beast, walk on the moonand perfect pictureamong others.
But the film that truly defined her early career as an actor remains “special” to her. Mrs. Doubtfire“Matt and Mara felt like brothers from the beginning, and Robin and Sally were so wonderful to us that it felt special at the time. That’s why we’re talking about it.I was shocked that people still resonated with it.The only person I could trust was Robin.He was hilarious and timeless. I think credit goes to him.”
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