As if we didn't already know just how incredible Robin Williams was, a booking agent has shared a story of the late actor that cements his legacy as one of the kindest men in Hollywood.
Many of us have a special place in our hearts for the late actor, thanks to his hilarious and heartwarming performances in movies like Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Good Will Hunting. But if you've ever needed confirmation that Williams was also a remarkable man off-screen, here it is.
Booking agent Brian Lord has shared "a little-known Robin Williams story" to his personal website, that details just how caring the star was.
Lord begins his story by writing: "Years ago I learned a very cool thing about Robin Williams, and I couldn’t watch a movie of his afterward without thinking of it.
"I never actually booked Robin Williams for an event, but I came close enough that his office sent over his rider."
For those of us outside of "the industry", a talent's "rider" is essentially a list of demands or requirements they need when working on-set.
For example, Marie Claire details how Jay-Z loves his PB&J sandwiches and Selena Gomez just needs chicken pot pie and pickles.
However, Lord writes how he was left "very surprised" after receiving Williams' rider.
Lord adds: "He actually had a requirement that for every single event or film he did, the company hiring him also had to hire a certain number of homeless people and put them to work."
The post continues: "I’m sure that on his own time and with his own money, he was working with these people in need, but he’d also decided to use his clout as an entertainer to make sure that production companies and event planners also learned the value of giving people a chance to work their way back.
"I wonder how many production companies continued the practice into their next non-Robin Williams project, as well as how many people got a chance at a job and the pride of earning an income, even temporarily, from his actions."
This year will mark seven years since the Jumanji actor passed away, and yet we are still hearing amazing stories like this of how remarkable Williams was throughout his life. Robin, we miss you.