Mara Wilson on the Downside of Having Starred in ‘Matilda’

Mara Wilson was one of the most visible child stars of the 90’s, acting in Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and A Simple Wish. Her biggest role, however, was in Danny DeVito’s adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, Matilda. Wilson’s star turn as Matilda Wormwood got her critical praise. Unfortunately, it also ensured that for the rest of her life people would confuse her for being just like that character.