In a heartwarming revelation, Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda, opens up about a cherished family tradition that the legendary actor upheld despite the demands of his illustrious career. Williams, known for his iconic roles including “Mrs. Doubtfire,” made a deliberate effort to gather his family for a meal every Tuesday, providing a consistent and meaningful connection.
Details: Zelda Williams, now 34, and her brother Cody, 32, shared this intimate insight into their father’s commitment to family life. Despite the challenges posed by Williams’ demanding schedule, especially during the peak of his career, he ensured that the family gathered for a meal on Tuesdays. Zelda reflects on the difficulty of maintaining yearly traditions due to her father’s profession but emphasizes the significance of the weekly Tuesday dinners.
“Dad’s job made it pretty hard to keep anything like a yearly tradition really, aside from Thanksgiving or days when sets would shut down,” Zelda told People. “But cooking together was a big part of our family. We would eat together every Tuesday, however many family members were in town.”
Acknowledging her father’s limited culinary skills, Zelda shares that the family cooking sessions were more about togetherness than gourmet expertise. Despite Robin Williams and his sons not being proficient cooks, the bonding experience in the kitchen became a cherished family ritual.
“My brothers and my dad were not good cooks! But my mom and I would take part, and it was a big part of our family. Being together was the important thing, because otherwise, especially with people scattered to the wind with work, it became even more special to do that.”
Zelda also revealed that Christmas held a different significance for the Williams family. Contrary to the conventional emphasis on elaborate celebrations, they viewed Christmas as an opportunity to reunite and spend quality time together. She mentioned, “Christmas is not a really big deal in my family. We usually use it to see each other and then just travel.”
This touching glimpse into the Williams family traditions provides a poignant perspective on the late actor’s commitment to the values of love, togetherness, and creating lasting memories amidst the whirlwind of Hollywood.
