'90s child starLisa Jakub—who famously played Lydia inMrs. DoubtfirealongsideRobin Williams—is unrecognizable today after fans feared she "completely vanished." In May, Jakub, now 46,took to Instagramto let fans know she was alive and well in a tongue-in-cheek update after an article suggested she was MIA. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "Big news, everyone. I've just found out that I have 'completely vanished,'" the former child actress captioned her post. She continued, "Was it my current lack of popularity that made me vanish? I'm not sure how I was able to evaporate entirely (have I been a wizard all along?), but as soon as we have more information, I'm sure this publication will let you know." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lisa Jakub (@lisa.jakub) In the comments, Instagram users laughed alongside Jakub. One follower wrote, "I was about to go on a rant in your defense until I saw this was posted by you 😅 'She's still around! She does a great email newsletter! She's on social media!' 😂." Another joked, "With superpowers like that they need you in the next marvel movie." Someone else quipped, "Oh my goodness! Please keep us updated if you reappear! Also please reach out to a therapist, I can't imagine just up and vanishing is good for mental health 😳 😜." Yet another fan commented, "Childhood fave alert! I absolutely adored Mrs. Doubtfire - my VHS copy was played to death!" Elsewhere on herInstagramgrid, Jakub has offered many glimpses of what she looks like now—and she's nearly unrecognizable from herMrs. Doubtfiredays. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lisa Jakub (@lisa.jakub) In addition to the beloved 1993 film, Jakub is known for roles inMatinee(1993),Independence Day(1996),George Lucas in Love(1999) and more. Her most recent acting credit was inDouble Framein 2000. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lisa Jakub (@lisa.jakub) Today, Jakub is a yoga instructor, author and mental wellness advocate. Next:'80s Sitcom Legend, 66, Is Unrecognizable in Super Rare Outing '90s Icon, 46, Is Unrecognizable After Fans Fear She 'Completely Vanished'first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
