About 24 years ago, Robin Williams gave life to a funny housekeeper who could “hip-hop, be-bop, dance till ya drop, and yo yo, make a wicked cup of cocoa,” when he starred in the beloved family film Mrs. Doubtfire.
To honor one of the late actor’s best flicks, we’ve put together this gallery of the cast and found out what they’re up to these days. —Chantal Waldholz
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R/R; Getty Sally Field (Miranda Hillard)
Back Then: The hard-working mother made the tough decision of filing for divorce from Robin's character. With the man of the house out of the house, she enlisted the help of a housekeeper — Mrs. Doubtfire. Little did she know it was her husband all along until, ya know, Stu choked on a shrimp at the end of the film.
Now: Most recently starring in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the 70-year-old has been working hard in the industry and continues to dazzle us with her performances. In 2014, she was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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R/R; Getty Mara Wilson (Natalie Hillard)
Back Then: Not many kids could make the phrase "We're his goddamn kids, too" sound so adorable, but Mara certainly did.
Now: After starring in several successful kid flicks, Mara decided to leave Hollywood. The 29-year-old is now an accomplished writer and recently published a book on childhood fame.
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R/R; Lisa Jakub Lisa Jakub (Lydia Hillard)
Back Then: As Daniel and Miranda's oldest child, Lisa gave an unforgettable performance as the stubborn kid trying to hold her family together.
Now: She stepped away from the acting spotlight and is now a writer and blogger. The 38-year-old's memoir, You Look Like That Girl, came out in 2015.
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R/R; Getty Matthew Lawrence (Chris Hillard)
Back Then: Asking his movie father, "You don't really like wearin' that stuff, do you, Dad?"
Now: Matt, 37, stayed put in the acting scene, and starred alongside his famous brothers — Joey and Andrew — in Brotherly Love, before joining the cast of Boy Meets World in 1997. He also portrayed Rachel McAdams' love interest in 2002's The Hot Chick. He also guest-starred in his brother Joey's show, Melissa & Joey.
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R/R; Getty Robin Williams (Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire)
Back Then: The actor played a father in the middle of a custody battle — and all he wanted to do was spend more time with his three kids. Enter Mrs. Doubtfire — who was hired by his estranged wife (played by Sally Field) as the family's housekeeper. Dressed as an old lady, Robin gave a timeless performance.
Now: The Oscar-winning actor continued to make the world laugh until he tragically passed away at the age of 63 on Aug. 11, 2014. He will never be forgotten and his legacy will forever live on.
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R/R; Getty Pierce Brosnan (Stu)
Back Then: Being hit in the back of the head with a fruit thanks to Doubtfire ("It was a run-by fruiting!) and choking on a shrimp — again thanks to Doubtfire – Daniel didn't exactly get along with Stu when he swooped in to woo his estranged wife and their three kids.
Now: Bond...James Bond. 'Nuff said! The 63-year-old has been steadily working since playing swoon-worthy Stu.
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R/R; Getty Harvey Fierstein (Frank)
Back Then: Without Uncle Frank, Daniel might have never transformed into Doubtfire! ~Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match! Find me a find, catch me a catch!~
Now: The Tony-award winning actor, 62, has had a blazing career on Broadway. Following his stint as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, he wrote the book for the Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots. Not too shabby!
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R/R; Getty Robert Prosky (Jonathan Lundy)
Back Then: He made Daniel's dreams come true — and gave us one heck of a performance during that epic dinner scene! You scallywag!
Now: He went on to star in several films, including the remake of Miracle on 34th Street and Dead Man Walking. Unfortunately, he passed on Dec. 8, 2008 — just five days short of his 78th birthday — from complications during surgery.
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R/R Anne Haney (Mrs. Sellner)
Back Then: The court liaison got to meet both Daniel and Doubtfire early on when she showed up to his apartment to check out the new digs. Sugar — one lump or two, dear?
Now: Who can forget her hilarious role as Greta the secretary in Liar, Liar? Sadly, the world lost a beautiful and funny person when Anne died from heart failure at age 67 in 2001.
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