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Sep 20, 2021 · Mara Wilson was coming of age at a time where child stars were starting to be judged for the ways they transitioned into an adult career. For young women, that often involved being sexualized. Wilson, at 13, knew she didn't want to be part of that. Yet, she found that as a public figure, it was inevitable.
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Jun 24, 2019 · Mara is actively involved in mental health awareness initiatives and has lent her voice to organizations such as Project UROK and Okay to Say. She continues to speak openly about her own mental health and challenge stigma as a public figure.
Sep 28, 2024 · As she transitioned from childhood fame to adult life, Wilson faced the challenges that many child stars encounter, including the pressure of public scrutiny and the struggle for self-identity. Despite these obstacles, she emerged with a unique voice, sharing her experiences through her writing and social media presence.
Nov 26, 2014 · Unique among the former child star set, Wilson has a day job at a non-profit, Publicolor, which repaints public schools in New York City. She’s a reader, like Matilda, but like any good millennial, also, “on the Internet way too much.”
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May 17, 2023 · What she felt, or wanted, didn’t come into it. Eventually, in her later teens and 20s, Wilson rebelled against all this pressure and became, she says, angry and “a bitch”.
- Emine Saner
Sep 13, 2016 · While Wilson values her privacy, especially in the age of social media and with her history as a Hollywood celebrity, her time in the public eye has helped her find a balance in what she shares.
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Sep 11, 2016 · Mara Wilson says that the most complicated relationship she has ever had is with a fictional 6-year-old girl. That's because you probably know Wilson best as Matilda, from the 1996 film...
