Robin Williams’ Daughter Upset by Comedian’s Impression

A comedian’s uncanny impersonation of Robin Williams might be spot-on, but the legendary performer’s daughter says watching it makes her uncomfortable. Jamie Costa channelled the “Mork and Mindy” star in a video called “Screen Test,” and nailed Williams’ manic comic delivery. Fans have been forwarding the video to Robin’s daughter Zelda, but she’s not happy about it. She pleaded with people online to stop sending it to her, but clarified she had no problem with 31-year-old Costa’s impression.

[cademancaden]

He took it down so that people would stop sending it to her. Very respectful.

[emilys]

She wasn't upset because his impressions or talent, she just didn't like being tagged in it constantly. Understandable.

[lukum]

Jamie Costa is a legend. Not only for the spot on performance but for having the utmost respect to take the video down so it would make it harder to send her the video.

[ano]

People need to leave her alone. No matter how innocent their intentions.

[noneofyourbusiness]

His daughter has cried for her dad countless nights, countless days! She deserves peace at his passing! Not misery!! I can't imagine how she has been feeling! Poor girl!

[SaharaColeman]

Robin was so talented and we lost a good one. No one can ever replace him and I don’t blame his daughter for not wanting to see it she doesn’t want to be reminded of what she’s lost. Jamie is very very talented and looks similar to him in the vid tho!

[AGJ]

I think she's more upset about people sending her messages of someone who reminds her of her deceased father. Please leave her alone.

[aaronjohndaly]

Zelda: "The impression is great, and the actor talented, I just don't want to be sent it over and over"

Inside Edition: "Ok, but what if we say she hates his impression, good video title right, not a lie at all"

[djlamar]

I understand that she doesn't wanna remember her dad like this. It's good she has nothing against the comedian and he was kind enough to take the video down

[indigothedemigod]

I love how inside edition make it seem like she's not happy with the comedian impersonating her dad where in reality, she's not happy with people bombarding her with the clip.

[lillaurap]

I think his family is just heartbroken still. As anyone would be.

[rogersepeda]

If there was a movie about Robin Williams then this guy would be perfect.

[angienarbaitz]

She’s not upset for the impression… she doesn’t want to be tagged multiple times because it’s painful for her to watch .. and I totally understand it …

[ChristicleNielsen]

She’s not upset by the impression. She’s upset people keep sending her the video. Get it right.

[djstuntfox]

I see it as a loving tribute. He is spot on, but I can see it making a loved one uncomfortable.

[clinicaltermnerd]

Trash reporting, she isn’t upset at the actor. She was tired of people sending her the content repeatedly since it dealt with one of the worst days in her dad’s life.

[joejoey]

She’s not mad at him, she’s mad at the insensitive jerks who keep sending the clip to her

[RandomUsername]

I feel so bad for Zelda. I lost my mother to cancer 9 years ago, you never get over the passing of a parent. Praying she's ok.

[bbsteele]

What a stand up guy. Most people would have kept the video up to make money. This guy knows his talent is worth more then 1 YouTube video. I wish him the best of success!! 💜💛💜💛💜

[je.suis.prisci]

He is very talented and we love Robin. Look at this clickbait, she just didn’t want it sent to her in memory of her dad. He didn’t have to take it down but I respect him for caring about how she felt. Love the humanity 😌