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Vera Anderson/WireImageNancy Meyers she broke her silence after her ex-husband, co-director Charles Shyer, he died aged 83.
“Charles Shyer 1941-2024 💔,” Meyers, 75, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, December 29, alongside two throwback photos from an unknown film set.
Meyers and Shyer were married between 1980 and 1999. They shared two daughters: Annie, 44, and Hallie, 37.
“Completely original,” Hallie wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 28, sharing a photo of her father.
Over three decades after Hayley Mills captivated fans in 1961’s The Parent Trap, Disney rebooted the classic and produced an equally big box office hit. The 1998 film, which starred Lindsay Lohan as identical twins Annie James and Hallie Parker, followed the sisters after they were reunited while attending the same Camp Walden (…)
Shyer died on Friday, December 27.
“It is with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of the death of our beloved father, Charles Shyer,” his family told Closing date in a statement. “His loss leaves a hole in our lives that cannot be filled, but his legacy lives on through his children and the five decades of great work he has left behind. We honor the extraordinary life he led and know there will never be another like it.”
Shyer and Meyers had collaborated on the Oscar nomination Private Benjamin in 1980 and 1998 The Parent Trap before each found directorial success on their own. Shyer, for his part, especially led people like the Father of the Bride franchiseBoom Baby a Inconsistent Differences.
Father of the Bride a star Kimberly Williams-Paisley among the stars to honor Shyer’s legacy.
“When I was 19, Charles Shyer jump-start my careerand I will always be grateful for the opportunity he and Nancy Meyers gave me,” Williams-Paisley, 53, wrote via Instagram on Saturday. “They were my Hollywood family for a while, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without them. He will be missed. I send so much love to the family. ❤️❤️❤️.”
Hallie replied, writing, “Thanks, Kim. This is beautiful 🤍.”
Annie, for her part, sent a trio of white heart emojis in the comments section.
Charles Shyer
Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NetflixIn response, Williams-Paisley added, “Sending you all love ❤️.”
Meyers’ Instagram tribute also drew emotional responses Lindsay Lohan, Kelly Rutherford, Phoebe Robinson, a director Paul Feig and more.
The Parent Trap made its mark on legions of movie goers, including the film’s little leading lady. Lindsay Lohan shared her appreciation for the 1998 family comedy — Disney’s remake of its own 1961 classic starring Hayley Mills — marking the film’s 26th anniversary via social media on Tuesday, July 30. In an Instagram post from (… )
“So sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of love, Nancy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” Feig, 62, replied.
Lohan, 38, for her part, commented with a simple red heart emoji. She also “liked” the upload. Lohan got her big break at Meyers and Shyer’s Parent Trap redo, play estranged twins Hallie and Annie. The characters were named after the pair’s two daughters.
“I am so saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend, Charles Shyer,” Lohan wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, December 29. “He will always be in my heart as well as all my fond memories of him. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
