Mrs. Doubtfire was my favorite movie as a kid and still holds a dear place in my heart up to this very day. That film and I went through a lot together, and I could quite often be found sitting on the sofa giggling up a storm as Daniel Hillard continued to fool his entire family into believing that he was Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, a floral blouse wearing elderly British widow with a knack for causing utter havoc around the house.
If not that, then I could easily be spotted recommending it to my friends as a way to help them come to terms with their parent’s divorce, or driving my parents insane by trying to mimic the many phenomenal voices of Robin Williams, forgetting that in reality (I literally just sounded worse than when children at school used to try and do the «Scooby Dooby Doo» catchphrase.)
But, as big a fan as I was and continue to be, there was one thing that went over my head about the aftermath of the 1993 classic comedy film.
And that was just how hot Matthew Lawrence, who played Chris Hillard, became. But, praise the genius who invented Instagram. Thanks to them, we were all able to catch up with Matthew and his dashing good looks.
More than 24 years later, Matthew now looks like this. Of course, every little-bit-in-love pre-teen girl knew that he was a hottie back then, but it took the rest of us a while to open our eyes to it.
So what has Matthew, who is now 37-years-old, been up to since Mrs. Doubtfire, which brought in $441,286,195 worldwide and was the second highest grossing film in 1993, hit the silver screen back in the mid-90s?
As some may know already, the Pennsylvanian born actor continued as a child actor through the early 1990s, appearing in many television and feature film roles including Brotherly Love, Boy Meets World and Blossom. Afterwards, he managed to transition from child to adult actor, clinching roles in movies and TV shows like The Hot Chick, Melissa and Joey and Girl Meets World.
Fans will also remember his handsome brothers, Joey and Andrew who starred alongside him in several 90s television shows such as Gimme a Break! and Brotherly Love.
His reappearance on social media has completely thrilled Instragrammers who keenly comment on his posts at every given opportunity. Many have shown their enthusiasm for Matthew’s strong jawline, gorgeous brown eyes and dreamy smile by leaving comments like «look! He’s still perfect!», «please date me» and «just heard your interview with Mario Lopez. Lemme bear your children pls».
It would be no word of a lie if I said that his social media pictures had reawakened the heart of every young girl who watched him scowl his way through the 1993 film in true young moody teenager style. I guess some loves really do last a lifetime. But what about his on-screen sisters?
Will all know about the career of Mara Wilson, who played the adorable Nattie.
Mara Wilson would soon leave the acting business and pursue a career as a writer and is also an outspoken advocate for the LGBT community.
She has made several one-off appearances on web-based, but it seems she’s perfectly content with staying out of the public eye and getting on with her life. Much like her on-screen older sister, Lisa Jakob.
Jakob played the level-headed Lydia «Lydie» Hillard, and would you believe it, is now 39 years old (which makes me feel ancient). Following her role in Mrs. Doubtfire, Jakob went on to appear in movies such as Independence Day and A Walk on the Moon. Her last acting role for both film and television was in 2000.
In response to a fan asking what Jakob has been up to since starring in Mrs. Doubtfire, Jakob replied how she continued to act for eight more years, but now mainly focuses on her writing and yoga instructing.
Her most recent book, Not Just Me: Anxiety, Depression, and Learning to Embrace Your Weird, has recieved positive reviews from readers and critics alike.
Is great to see all three of the «Doubtfire» children doing so well in their adult lives, as it often feels like they’re my own childhood friends. Anyway, that’s enough of this nostalgia trip, I’m off to watch Mrs. Doubtfire for the 1,983rd time.
