Mara Elizabeth Wilson is an American actress. She rose to prominence as a child for playing Natalie Hillard in the film Mrs. Doubtfire and went on to play Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street, the title character in Matilda, Annabel Greening in A Simple Wish, and Lily Stone in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
Why did Mara Wilson stop acting?
Mara Wilson stopped acting officially in 2000 at the age of 13. At the age of 12, Mara was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and she has revealed that she has struggled with anxiety and depression. She took a 12-year break from acting to focus on writing. She returned to acting in 2012 and has predominantly worked in web series.
How old was Mara Wilson when she did Matilda?
Mara Wilson was born in 1987 and featured in Matilda in the year 1996. Mara was 9 years old when she did Matilda.
Mara Wilson starred in Matilda alongside Danny DeVito. The young actress was a huge child star who walked away from Hollywood, and this is one of her most beloved movies. Little did people know that DeVito had a hand in taking care of Wilson while production was underway.