Dennis Quaid couldn’t hold back the tears when he recently reflected on his late co-star Natasha Richardson. She starred opposite him in the popular 1998 Disney movie, The Parent Trap. Read Quaid’s tribute to their time together on set, below. He finished by underscoring Richardson’s impact, not just as an actress, but as a phenomenal human being.
In The Parent Trap, Quaid was the father of two reunited long-lost twins. Lindsay Lohan starred as the twins, with Richardson playing their mother’s vicious Chapter 11. The movie inspired and enchanted generations, becoming a favorite of many, whose love of the film came from the enchantment and reunification of family. The untimely death of Richardson in March 2009 created a gaping hole. He tragically died in a skiing accident while still only 45 years of age.
Talking about his life with Richardson, Quaid closed his eyes and choked back tears as he recalled the joy of their life together. He described her as “just an incredible person” and praised her for being “a great person, besides being an amazing actor to work with.” He shared how his heart breaks each time he watches a clip from The Parent Trap where their characters discuss their wedding night.
“If there’s anybody I’d want to work with again, it would be her,” – Dennis Quaid
The bittersweet memories of working on The Parent Trap continue to hang like a dark shadow over Quaid’s life. He noted that Richardson had an incredible magic and presence about her. This depth came from her inspiration—her powerful relationship with her own children. She is so infectious,” he pointed out, talking about her work and chemistry with the much younger cast members.
Just last week, Quaid’s co-stars Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter have been dropping hints of a sequel to The Parent Trap on social media. They even teased that Lindsay Lohan may be lighting a fire under Disney for a reunion sequel. Understandably, this news has sparked a frenzy among fans who hold the original film very close to their hearts.
“I’d be so crushed if she wasn’t part of a sequel,” – Elaine Hendrix
Dennis Quaid reflected on the film’s enduring legacy, saying, “I really miss her, but there’s a whole generation… kids that were 8 years old at the time, a couple of years later, saw the movie 42 times on VHS.” He noted the fact that these kids are now sharing the film with their own children. In doing so, Richardson’s visionary contributions will be a source of inspiration to generations yet-born.
