"Avoiding fear, sadness, or anger is not the same thing as being happy."Zelda Williams

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Zelda Williams Quotes
Read 18 Zelda Williams quotes on grief, happiness, privacy, acceptance and staying busy from the American actress, director and daughter of Robin Williams.
"If you have things that make you sad, express them to other people."Zelda Williams
"For me it's easy to continue remembering someone that is impossible to forget."Zelda Williams
"Hummingbirds are fun and flighty and strange. It's hard to keep them in one place, and Dad was a bit like that."Zelda Williams
"I like hummingbirds."Zelda Williams
"Probably the most important thing in terms of just trying to navigate and moving forward into adulthood is staying busy."Zelda Williams
"I've been working really hard, and it's been nice because you get to not sit with yourself for too long."Zelda Williams
"I want people to be more accepting."Zelda Williams
"My favorite photos of family are framed in my house, not posted on social media, and they'll remain there."Zelda Williams
"My family has always been private about our time spent together."Zelda Williams
"I didn't really grow up in the spotlight."Zelda Williams
"I think the concept of ego has kind of taken over for a lot of people in our industry."Zelda Williams
"Cartoons make kids happy, and that's a great feeling."Zelda Williams
"I watch every horror film that comes out in theatres. I watch every horror film that's on Netflix."Zelda Williams
"I'm not a girly girl. I never have been."Zelda Williams
"I had a shaved head for six years."Zelda Williams
"I'm really casual."Zelda Williams
"I have two dogs, and I write at home."Zelda Williams
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About Zelda Williams
American - Actress | Born July 31, 1989
# Zelda Williams Quotes
Zelda Williams is an American actress, writer and director, born on July 31, 1989, in New York City. She is the daughter of the late comedian and actor Robin Williams and film producer Marsha Garces Williams. She began acting as a child alongside her father, and later voiced Kuvira, the main villain of the final season of the animated series The Legend of Korra.
Moving behind the camera, Zelda directed short films before making her feature directing debut with the horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein (2024). Since her father's death in 2014, she has spoken with honesty and grace about grief, mental health, privacy and keeping his memory alive. Her quotes are gentle, thoughtful and often quietly funny, covering happiness, sadness, acceptance and simply being yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Zelda Williams and these famous quotes.
Who is Zelda Williams?
Zelda Williams is an American actress, writer and director, born on July 31, 1989, in New York City. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Robin Williams.
Is Zelda Williams named after the video game?
Yes. Her parents named her after Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda video game series, which Robin Williams loved.
What movie did Zelda Williams direct?
She made her feature directing debut with the horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein (2024), written by Diablo Cody. Before that she directed several short films.
What role is Zelda Williams known for?
She is well known as the voice of Kuvira in the final season of the animated series The Legend of Korra.
What has Zelda Williams said about her father?
She speaks warmly about Robin Williams and keeping his memory alive, saying "For me it's easy to continue remembering someone that is impossible to forget."
What is Zelda Williams' most inspiring quote?
A favourite is "Avoiding fear, sadness, or anger is not the same thing as being happy."