Robin Williams Went to Bat for ‘Doubtfire’ Costar After She Was Expelled
Brotherly Love Podcast
Robin Williams actually was the nicest man in Hollywood … ‘trigger one of many youngster stars from “Mrs. Doubtfire” says he caught up for her … this after she acquired expelled as a teen.
Lisa Jakub — who performed certainly one of Robin’s onscreen daughters within the 1993 comedy — stopped by fellow ‘Doubtfire’ alum Matthew Lawrence‘s “Brotherly Love Podcast” this week — the place she shared how she was kicked out of college whereas filming their flick.
She defined she was attending highschool in Canada on the time — however needed to be on set to shoot the film, which meant she’d be out of college for whereas … an association she says they have been cool with at first, till they weren’t … and instructed her to not come again.
Lisa says Robin caught wind of this when he sensed one thing was bothering the child — and when he discovered what was occurring … he took it upon himself to put in writing a private letter.
The observe acquired despatched to the principal of Lisa’s faculty — and he or she says Robin defined why he thought they oughta give her a second likelihood and rethink expulsion, noting she was pursuing her profession and that some flexibility was warranted.
Nevertheless, not even Rob’s star energy might save her … as Lisa says they did not budge and that she remained expelled — not ever going again to that individual highschool.
With that mentioned … she claims the principal ended up framing the letter as a cool memento.
Lisa ultimately continued her schooling on the College of Virginia … the place she mentioned she was referred to as “Doubtfire Lady.” We’ll say this … there are worst nicknames to have — and a minimum of she ended up sticking it to the Canuck meanies.
