The film ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ was released on November 24, 1993, and quickly became a beloved classic. It is based on author Anne Fine’s 1987 book ‘Madame Doubtfire,’ also known as ‘Alias Madame Doubtfire.’ The movie grossed nearly half a billion dollars at the box office and won the Academy Award for Best Makeup. 

It has been over two decades since the hit comedy warmed our collective childhoods, and you might be wondering what the cast is up to these days.

Unfortunately, Robin Williams passed away in 2017.

Williams achieved his first success on television as the lovable alien Mork in the spin-off of Happy Days, Mork and Mindy. He quickly established his talent for delivering hilarious lines, impeccable comedic timing, and impressive physical range. Williams possessed a natural ease and star charisma that few can match. 

Unfortunately, Williams died by suicide on August 11, 2017, at the age of 63, after the release of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ fans created a memorial outside the San Francisco house where the movie was filmed to express their grief.

Sally Field, who played the role of the loving mother Miranda Hillard, had already established herself as a Hollywood icon before being cast in the movie. 

Sally Field has had a successful career since the early 1960s and shows no signs of slowing down. In a 2008 interview with Oprah Magazine, She reflected on her life. She stated that in her late 50s, she began to embrace herself in a way she hadn’t been able to before. Field mentioned that she is not as worried anymore about what other people think.

Pierce Brosnan played the new boyfriend Stu in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire.’

Pierce Brosnan played the new boyfriend, Stu, in Mrs. Doubtfire. A suave Irish actor, Brosnan was well-established in the industry before filming. Before his comedy work, Brosnan was most recognized for portraying Remington Steele in the TV series of the same name, which aired from 1982 to 1987. 

He also appeared in cult classics such as Tim Burton’s ‘Mars Attacks!’ and even voiced a version of himself in a memorable episode of ‘The Simpsons.’ More recently, he starred in the Hulu original film ‘False Positive’ and the comedic Netflix movie ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.’

Mara Wilson is a writer and actor.

She was the youngest cast member on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ and was only five years old during production. 

Wilson quickly bonded with her fellow cast members. 

After ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ Wilson starred in memorable films, including the prominent role in the 1994 remake of ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’ In 2016, Wilson wrote a memoir titled ‘Where Am I Now?’ She can be heard recently in the delightfully weird adult-animated series ‘Helluva Boss.’

Lisa Jakub began her acting career at the age of seven, appearing in Peter Yates’ film Eleni. She also appeared in television shows such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Friday the 13th: The Series. Jakub went on to star in notable film roles, including the Oscar-nominated Rambling Rose and Joe Dante’s Matinee. 

In 2015, she wrote a memoir titled ‘You Look Like That Girl.’ A child actor stops pretending and finally grows up. Additionally, she founded a wellness community called Blue Maia.

He also starred in Boy Meets World.

Matthew Lawrence, the middle brother of Andrew and Joey Lawrence, started his screen acting career at just four years old. In 1984, he portrayed Danny Carrington in the television drama ‘Dynasty.’ 

After ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ wrapped, Lawrence continued acting, landing a regular role on the hit TV series ‘Boy Meets World’ and even playing a younger version of his brother Joey Lawrence in ‘Blossom.’

Harvey Fierstein, known for his theater work, played Frank, the makeup wizard who transforms Robin Williams’ Daniel Hillard into the titular Mrs. Doubtfire. Although he is only featured in a few scenes, they are incredibly memorable and quotable. Before the film was shot, Fierstein was a mainstay in the theater world and an LGBTQ+ icon. 

Polly Holliday played nosy

neighbor Gloria in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ but has since retired from acting. Holliday had been working in Hollywood long before filming on the classic comedy began. 

After her role in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ the actress appeared in other notable projects, including the 1990s remake of ‘The Parent Trap’ and as a series regular on the popular sitcom ‘Home Improvement.’

In 2000, she was inducted into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame. After a fantastic career, Holliday has since retired from stage and screen.