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Apart from being an impeccable actor, who made fans laugh and cry with his performances, Robin Williams was also known for being a stand-up and wholesome guy. While his works onscreen have stood the test of time, cementing himself as one of the biggest icons Hollywood ever witnessed, his stories off camera further explain why he remains the most beloved name in showbiz.
Reflecting on one such aspect of theGood Will HuntingStar that separated him from his peers, Brian Lord recounted a heartwarming stipulation that Williams included in his contracts.
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Robin Williams Made Sure Homeless People Got Hired in His Projects
Reflecting on his memories of the late Hollywood icon, President of Premier Speakers Bureau Brian Lord recalled his fascination withRobin Williamsafter he learned about his one demand. Although Lord was never able to book the actor for one of his events, he did learn about one of his requirements, which ensured that a certain number of homeless people earned a paycheck. Irrespective of any film or event, the production company had to hire a certain number of homeless people and put them to work in order to get Williams on board.
Expressing his admiration, Lordwrote,
“I never watched a Robin Williams movie the same way after that. I’m sure that on his own time and with his own money, he was working with these people in need, but he’d also decided to use his clout as an entertainer to verify that production companies and event planners also learned the value of giving people a chance to work their way back.”
Following this requirement, every project and event Williams partook in during his illustrious run in Hollywood ended up being beneficial for countless people, who weren’t as fortunate as many of us.
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Robin Williams Ensured Matt Damon’s Career Took Off
This is one of the many occasions of Robin Williams’ invaluable contribution to others in need, as he helpedMatt Damonrise to prominence. While the script forGood Will Huntingwas praised by producers and agents, the lack of any prominent name in the project hauled the story from being made until Robin Williams joined forces with Damon. Producer Chris Moore explained that Williams’ involvement in the project“was the linchpin for the movie getting made.”And thanks to the brilliant performances from everyone involved and its writing, the film garnered 9 Oscar noms.
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Like Brian Lord, everyone who shares experience working with the actor had nothing but admiration for the actor. And while the beloved star left us too soon, his iconic works and stories keep on inspiring fans to this day.
Good Will Huntingis available to stream on Max.
Source:JOE
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
