Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson
Wilson in 2024
Born (1987-07-24) July 24, 1987 (age 37)[1]
EducationNew York University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Years active1993–2000, 2012–present
RelativesBen Shapiro (cousin)
Websitemara.substack.com

Mara Wilson (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress. She rose to prominence as a child actress playing Natalie Hillard in the film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)[2] and went on to play Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (1994), the title character in Matilda (1996), and Annabel Greening in A Simple Wish (1997). Following her role as Lily in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000), Wilson took a 12-year hiatus from acting to focus on writing. She returned to acting in 2012 and has predominantly worked in web series.

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  2. ^ Kyriazis, Stefan (December 23, 2021). "Matilda star Mara Wilson now: Heartbreaking reason Mrs Doubtfire and Matilda star quit". Express.co.uk. Retrieved March 18, 2022.