You won’t BELIEVE how different the Mrs Doubtfire kids look at 25-year reunion

As if it's been that long...

Mrs Doubtfire

by Emma Dodds |
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No matter how old you are, it's most likely that you'll have seen Mrs Doubtfire at least one time in your life. The feel-good family film was a hit all around the world when it was released in the US 25 years ago, and 24 years ago in the UK.

In case you've been living under a rock, the 1993/4 film is about a man - played by the beloved Robin Williams - who goes through a separation from his wife and loses his job at the same time, before buying a wig and a prosthetic face in order to portray an elderly housekeeper so that he can spend time with his three children surreptitiously.

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Of course, it all comes out - but the film has a happy, if unconventional, ending. Starring Sally Field as mum Miranda to the three children, Lydia, Chris and Natalie, it also featured Pierce Brosnan as Miranda's love interest and stepdad to the three kids.

The children, played by Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence and Mara Wilson - who also starred in Matilda and Miracle On 34th Street - are now obviously all grown up, and reunited for an adorable photo with their on-screen stepdad on the film's 25th US anniversary.

Swipe through to see what the chlid stars of the Harry Potter film series look like now...

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Here's what the kids from Harry Potter look like now slider with cover pic

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Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe

The last Harry Potter film was released in 2011. Here's what the main cast of children look like all grown up!

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Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe had already starred in David Copperfield when he was cast as the most famous boy in the UK, Harry Potter.

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Daniel Radcliffe

Since Harry Potter ended, Daniel has starred in a number of stage productions and films including The Woman In Black, Swiss Army Man and David Copperfield.

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Rupert Grint

Rupert had only starred in school plays when he was cast as Harry Potter's best friend Ron Weasley.

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Rupert Grint

Rupert has starred in a number of films and TV shows since, with the actor playing the role of Jullian Pearce in TV show Servant.

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Tom Felton

Tom was cast as Harry's school nemesis Draco Malfoy. He had already starred in a number of commercials and the film 'The Borrowers'.

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Tom Felton

Tom has appeared in a number of high profile movies since, including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, In Secret and The Forgotten Battle.

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Emma Watson

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001 was Emma's debut screen performance.

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Emma Watson

Emma has starred in a number of films and took on the role of Belle in the live action version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 2017. She is also a huge advocate for women's rights and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2015.

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Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis starred as Neville Longbottom, who ended up being one of heroes of the story.

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Matthew Lewis

The term 'Longbottoming' was coined to describe people who became extremely attractive when they grew up after Matthew Lewis turned into a hunk!

Taking to Instagram, Lisa Jakub - who played the eldest, Lydia - shared a photo of the three children alongside Pierce to mark the occasion. Lisa, who quit acting after appearing in Independence Day and A Walk On The Moon, and is now an author and yoga instructor, wrote, 'So this happened. #mrsdoubtfire #reunion #25yearslater'. [sic]

She also posted a video of the reunion, writing, 'And then there was this,' and fans were able to hear Pierce say, "And here we are… we pull back slowly and ta-da! Love you, love you all so much, it’s so good to be part of your lives."

Fans went wild for the photo, with many writing that the snap had 'brought tears' to their eyes. One wrote, 'I love this so much!' as another mourned the loss of Robin, who passed away in 2014, 'This makes me cry so much because I grew up with you in Mrs. Doubtfire, I think we were the same age that time. And it tears me up because Robin isn't there. I cried a lot but I'm happy you guys got together, and I'm sure Mrs. Doubtfire up there is too!'

Matthew went on to star in successful shows Boy Meets World and its sequel Girl Meets World, as well as Melissa & Joey. Mara quit acting once after her success as a child star, and is now a playwright.

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