Mara Wilson: From Child Star to Storyteller
Mara Wilson captivated audiences in the early 1990s with roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda. However, as she grew up, Hollywood lost interest, and she stepped away from acting.
Feeling the industry equated beauty with worth, Mara struggled with rejection as roles dwindled. “By 13, no one called me cute anymore,” she recalled. The loss of her mother during her Matilda years further deepened her desire for normalcy.
Now 37, Mara has reinvented herself as a writer, penning Where Am I Now? and Good Girls Don’t, reflecting on childhood fame and Hollywood’s pressures. “The pursuit of cuteness left me miserable,” she admits, embracing a new chapter beyond the spotlight.
