The 1996 dramedy was Lane’s first big movie role.
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“He was a movie star.
And he was like, ‘Yeah, absolutely.’
Nathan Lane and Robin Williams in ‘The Birdcage’.Credit:AJ Pics / Alamy Stock Photo
He was just, as you heard, incredibly generous and sensitive and kind.”
“We were sort of kindred spirits in a way,” added Lane.
The actor cites thepalimony agreement sceneas his favorite.
Nathan Lane and Robin Williams circa 2011.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
since he had died, and I just started crying.
You know that scene at the bus stop, where he gives the palimony.
It’s my favorite scene in the film."
During that time, Lane had yet to publicly come out as gay.
Im so scared of going out there and talking to Oprah.
Im not prepared to discuss that Im gay on national television.
Im not ready,'" added Lane.
“He said, Oh, its alright, dont worry about it.
We dont have to talk about it.
We wont talk about it.
Listen to Lane’s podcast episode with Ferguson above.
