Joey Lawrence Remembers 'Family Adventures' with John Travolta as a Kid: 'Amazing Part of Our Life'

Mar. 15, 2025

Joey Lawrence and John Travolta in 1990’s ‘Chains of Gold’.Photo:Cinematic / Alamy

Cinematic / Alamy

The Lawrence brothers recentlyreturned froma family “vacation of a lifetime” — but there are childhood vacations they hold close to their hearts, too.

Speaking at a panel alongside brothers Matthew and Andrew at 90s Con 2024 in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Sept. 13, 2024, Joey Lawrence shared with the audience memories of vacationing with his 1990Chains of GoldcostarJohn Travoltaand hisfamily.

“He took us on so many family adventures we never would’ve been able to go on,” Joey, 48, recalled. “Gstaad [in Switzerland] for Christmas with his whole family, he took us to the Caribbean and had a family vacation down there.”

The actor, now 70, “became such an amazing part of our life,” Joey continued. “I’ve never been treated so well on a film set. I was about 12. And I’ve emulated that every opportunity I get. He set an amazing tone and example of grace and care.”

The Lawrence Brothers at 90s Con 2024 in Daytona Beach, Fla.Gerardo Mora/Getty

Gerardo Mora/Getty

Elsewhere in the panel, the brothers talked about how they avoided the stereotypical pitfalls of child stardom, crediting their mom for helping them compartmentalize work and life, and thanked their extended family for “insulating” them as their stars rose.

Matthew alsoshared similarly fond memoriesof one of his A-list costars, thelate Robin Williams, saying that on theMrs. Doubtfireset the actor “knew everybody’s name, he was compassionate about everybody and he really understood the meaning of, ‘You have to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.’ There was no hierarchy for him: the guy running the craft services table was just as important as the director.”

“Seeing that at such a young age, that when you are at the top of your game you treat people really well — you emulate that,” Matthew continued.

The cast of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ in 1993.Snap/Shutterstock

Snap/Shutterstock

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Joey, Matthew and Andrew are currently working on a joint family project together —The Lawrence Brothers Show —and during their Q&A, teased that it’ll be in the style ofCurb Your Enthusiasm.

“So far so good,” Joey said. “We’re really excited. We think it’s going to be the perfect tone. No one’s really seen us like this before.”

The Lawrences are set to return to90s Con in March of 2025in Connecticut; tickets are now available.

source: people.com