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Ferguson's Hilarious Robin Williams Mix-Up
10 Dec
Summary
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson forgot Nathan Lane played Robin Williams' husband.
- Lane starred as Williams' husband in the 1996 film 'The Birdcage'.
- Ferguson shared the anecdote on his podcast 'Dinner's On Me'.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson shared a memorable, albeit awkward, anecdote on his podcast, 'Dinner's On Me.' While filming 'Modern Family' shortly after Robin Williams' passing in August 2014, Ferguson momentarily forgot about the deep connection between his co-star Nathan Lane and Williams.
Ferguson, initially in shock over Williams' death, asked Lane if he knew the late actor. Lane responded, 'He played my husband in The Birdcage,' a fact Ferguson had completely overlooked. The 1996 film 'The Birdcage,' a critical and commercial success, saw Lane portray Albert Goldman, opposite Williams' Armand Goldman, a role that propelled Lane to wider recognition.
Lane has previously spoken about Williams' generosity during the filming of 'The Birdcage,' recalling how Williams championed his casting. Ferguson and Lane, who have remained friends since 'Modern Family,' continue to share a mutual admiration, with Ferguson even hosting Lane for dinner recently.
