Robin Williams’ goofy presence has been missed ever since his tragic suicide in 2014. However, his laughter lives on through the iconic characters he played. On November 25 this year, Disney’s Aladdin turned 25, as did Robin’s wisecracking Genie.
28-year-old Zelda Williams went on Twitter on Saturday to both honour her late father and celebrate her little brother, Cody.
The actress' tweet was hilarious and more than a little heartbreaking.
Genie turned 25 yesterday. Little brother turns 26 today. Life is full of reminders that time passes so very fast....
— ZeldAAARGH Williams (@zeldawilliams) 25 November 2017
Now, excuse me while I go reenact this with my baby brother’s face. pic.twitter.com/QDjqb7K2bk
Robin’s Genie is possibly one of the funniest Disney animated characters. The father-of-three really took the chance to show off his famous impressions as the shape-shifting Genie.
According to Variety, the actor provided all of his legendary voiceover work for the film in only FOUR four-hour sessions. Despite filming Hook at the same time, animator Erin Goldberg said that Robin ‘gave us 150 percent’ whenever he was in.
The movie itself skyrocketed to being the number one film of 1992, earning $504 million (€424 million) internationally. It’s now a classic, held dearly in many families’ hearts.
That impact is obvious looking at the kind words that fans sent on to Zelda.
“This movie reminds me of your dad every day and I know how much we still miss our hero,” tweeted one person, “He’s one of the best! Happy birthday to your little bro.”
Another Twitter user even shared a picture of their Genie tattoo, surrounded by the Robin Williams quote “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.”
— Ryan Lorbecki (@rlorbecki) 25 November 2017
Happy 25th anniversary, Aladdin!
And to Robin Williams – you will always live on in our hearts.
