As a devoted fan who has grown up watching Robin Williams‘ extraordinary performances, it is truly disheartening to see his legacy being tarnished by misinformation and false claims. It’s heartbreaking that instead of celebrating his life and work, Zelda Williams finds herself debunking such ridiculous posts on social media. The fact that the anniversary of Robin Williams’ passing has become a breeding ground for these types of stories is simply unacceptable.
Zelda Williams, actress and filmmaker, and daughter of the legendary Robin Williams, has had to address a false viral image depicting her father with a pet monkey. On social media, she refuted claims that Robin Williams owned a monkey. The misleading image, which features Robin Williams with an animal on his shoulder, has been circulating online. Regrettably, the inaccuracies don’t stop there, as the claim also states that the picture is “One of the last photos” of Williams, who tragically passed away on August 11, 2014.
Following the spread of false information, Zelda Williams felt compelled to expose the absurdity of those claims. In response to a post, she explained that the monkey in the picture with her father was actually his co-star from “Night at the Museum,” and she emphasized that no one should keep a pet monkey under any circumstances.
“Apparently, content similar to this, which may be AI-generated, has become popular. However, it’s important to clarify that my father never owned a pet monkey, and neither should anyone else. If you find yourself considering it, consider supporting local exotic animal rescues instead. The monkey in Night at the Museum, his co-star, now resides at one.”
2023 marks a decade since Robin Williams’ death, and unfortunately, it serves as a reminder of the impact of misinformation. Instead of honoring her father’s life, Zelda Williams has found herself refuting unfounded social media posts and combating false claims that have been spread for sensational reasons.
Zelda Williams Warns There Will Be More ‘Bs’ Stories About Her Father
On the anniversary of Robin William’s passing, Zelda Williams cautioned social media users about potential falsehoods by stating, “consider them all as untrue.”
“Given that misleading or poorly fact-checked posts tend to spread rapidly on the anniversary of a person’s passing, it might be wise to take them as untrue (often they are) until verified.”
Disregarding unfounded rumors about Williams, several genuine anecdotes have been shared by his fellow actors as part of a tribute article in Vanity Fair. Each account offers a deeper insight into his compassionate personality, with Sally Field, who starred alongside him in Mrs. Doubtfire, revealing for the first time how he extended exceptional kindness to her after her father passed away during the 1993 comedy’s production.
“Upon arriving on set, I gave everything I had to perform convincingly. I wasn’t shedding tears, but then Robin approached me, gently leading me away from the set and inquiring, ‘Are you alright?’ To which I responded, ‘Yes, why do you ask?’ He replied, ‘I don’t know, just wanted to check.’ But I wasn’t okay. My father had just passed away. Upon hearing this, Robin exclaimed, ‘Oh my God, we need to get you out of here immediately.’ And he ensured that happened – the filming continued around me for the rest of the day. This allowed me to return home, contact my brother, and arrange for my father’s funeral. A side of Robin rarely seen by others was his sensitivity and intuition.”
Additionally, it includes anecdotes from actors such as Ben Stiller (who worked with him on Night at the Museum), Billy Crystal (they collaborated on Father’s Day), Mara Wilson (both were in Mrs. Doubtfire), as well as Al Pacino, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nathan Lane, Jeff Bridges, and others.
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2024-08-14 17:31