Throwback!See 9 Fun ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Facts Every Die-Hard Fan Should Know

Updated: Aug 4, 2017 10:49 am

By Samantha Faragalli

Throwback!

Mrs. Doubtfire may be one of the most iconic films of all time — but did you know these fun facts about the movie?!

Click through the gallery to learn nine surprising things about the hit blockbuster — then buy the Mrs. Doubtfire DVD here!

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Robin Williams improvised the scene where he sticks his face in the cake

He improvised the scene when Mrs. Sellner comes to inspect Daniel's apartment because the heat from the camera lights was unintentionally melting the frosting off his face, according to IMBD.

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The address given over the phone to Mrs. Doubtfire is the real location of the movie home

2640 Steiner St. is the actual San Francisco address of the victorian house the Hillard family resides in throughout the flick.

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Tim Allen turned down the role of Mrs. Doubtfire

We bet he regrets that one!

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Sally Field was ironically going through a divorce during the movie's filming

The actress and her ex-husband, film producer Alan Greisman, split in 1993, the same year the movie hit theaters. Her character in the film, Miranda, is also going through a split.

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Robin Williams quotes one of his other films during the movie

When Mrs. Doubtfire's dentures fall into her wine glass at Miranda's birthday dinner, Robin says, "Carpe Dentum… seize the teeth." This quote comes from the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, where he often says, "Carpe Diem… seize the day."

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Blake Lively almost played Natalie Hillard

According to Bustle, the actress tried out for the part when she was five-years-old, but lost it to Mara Wilson.

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It took hours to apply Mrs. Doubtfire's makeup

Four and a half hours to be exact, according to Mental Floss.

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Lisa Jakub was expelled from school for filming the movie

Lisa — who portrayed daughter Lydia — was kicked out of school for taking on the five-month role. Robin Williams later wrote a letter to the school asking them to reconsider their choice, but they refused.