Robin Williams' Daughter Zelda Refutes Viral Post Claiming Her Father Had a Pet Monkey

Mar. 15, 2025

Zelda and Robin Williams.Photo:John Shearer/WireImage

John Shearer/WireImage

Zelda Williamsis denying a viral post about her father,Robin Williams.

On Sunday, Aug. 11, the actress and director, 35, refuted a post claiming that the late actor had a pet monkey. Her response was shared on the 10th anniversary of Robin’s death.

Zeldareshared the post, writing in response, “It’s been brought to my attention some probably AI written BS like this is going viral. Dad didn’t own a pet monkey, NO ONE should, and if you’re ever tempted to, support your local exotic animal rescues instead.”

“That is hisNight at the Museumcostar, who now lives at one,” she then confirmed, referring toCrystal the monkeywho played Dexter in theNight at the Museumfranchise, in which Robin starred.

Zelda also spoke out about social media posts regarding her father on the anniversary of his death on Aug. 11 in afollow-up post.

“Since more completely false or badly researched posts are likely to go viral on Dad’s death anniversary, maybe just assume they’re all BS (they usually are) … I sure as hell will ♥️,” she said.

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Zelda pictured with her father Robin in 2009.Jason Merritt/Getty

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Back in December, Zeldaopened up to PEOPLEabout her fond memories of her father making it a priority to be with his family so they could make traditions together amid the holidays.

“Being together was the important thing, because otherwise, especially with people scattered to the wind with work, it became even more special to do that," Zelda explained.

“Dad’s job made it pretty hard to keep anything like a yearly tradition really, aside from Thanksgiving or days when sets would shut down,” she continued. “So we didn’t really have much in the way of that, but cooking together was a big part of our family. We would eat together every Tuesday, however many family members were in town.”

source: people.com