One of the most heartfelt revelations Field has shared in recent years involves her relationship with Robin Williams. The two starred together in the beloved family comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993), where their on-screen chemistry felt almost too real to be just acting.

Field admits her feelings for Williams were “complicated,” saying:

“I really loved him—but it wasn’t a romance. It was something more layered than that.”

She describes Williams as a whirlwind of humor and brilliance, able to make the entire set erupt in laughter before suddenly revealing a deep, emotional vulnerability.

“He could be exhausting in the best way,” she said.
“And then he’d say something so tender it would break your heart.”

Field also sensed the pain Williams carried beneath his quick wit:

“I could see the sadness, even when he was making everyone laugh. It was like a shadow that never left him.”

Now, she admits she regrets not reaching out more—wishing she had told him how truly loved he was before he passed away in 2014.

“I miss him terribly. Sometimes I wonder if he ever really knew how cherished he was.”

The Lessons She Carries Today

Field says her memories of Williams serve as a reminder of the delicate balance between joy and sorrow that many people—including performers—carry within them.

At 78, she embraces honesty more than ever.
By speaking openly about Williams, she hopes others will learn to express their feelings before time runs out.

“I’m grateful I knew him the way I did,” she says.
“He wasn’t just a genius. He was a deeply human soul.”

A Final Revelation: Her Battle With Teenage Depression

In her memoir In Pieces, Field also opened up about her struggle with severe depression as a teenager. She described it as an intense and consuming weight paired with overwhelming anxiety and a constant feeling that something inside her was “fighting to come out.”

These early emotional battles shaped her, giving her the depth and empathy that later became hallmarks of her acting.