# Celebrity Gamer Ads The Robin Williams Zelda Commercial Mixes Reality and Fantasy By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-williams-zelda-commercial References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/robin-williams-and-daughter-pitch-video-game-she-was-named-after-132605) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/NintendoOnline) The Robin Williams Zelda commercial features one of [Hollywood's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatshouldiwatchai) most celebrated stand-up comedians and stars mixing the reality of his personal life with the fantasy of one of [Nintendo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom) biggest video game franchises. The Robin Williams Zelda commercial features the former Mrs. Doubtfire deep in conversation about the lengths he was willing to go for Zelda interspersed with clips of the iconic video game. As Williams discusses his driving passion for Zelda, the camera flashes shots of a young female's face. Halfway through the commercial, it is revealed that Zelda is also the name of Robin Williams' daughter when she says, "Are you mixing me up with the princess again?" The 21-year-old actress was named after Princess Zelda of the video game series, making the Robin Williams Zelda commercial a perfect blend of ridiculous and reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Video Game Commercials:** There is potential for more celebrities to be featured in video game commercials, using their popularity to appeal to a wider audience. - **Blending Reality and Fantasy:** Using real-life situations and personalities in fictional contexts creates a unique advertising opportunity. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Companies can appeal to nostalgia by featuring iconic video game franchises from the past in their advertisements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** Brands in the gaming industry can collaborate with celebrities to create unique ads that appeal to a wider audience. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Individuals in the marketing and advertising industry can use nostalgia and real-life situations to create innovative campaigns. - **Entertainment Industry:** Celebrities can use their influence to promote both video games and their own projects, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actor-Honoring Blockchain Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-late-robin-williams.md) - [Chibi-Style Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-snacks.md) - [Cinematic Video Game Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up.md) - [QSR Collaborative Game Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-run.md) - [Adventure-Based Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurebased-game-console.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [In-Game Recipe Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-recipe-run.md) - [Cinematic Finance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-money-your-move.md)