I consider my relationship with acting in Hollywood as sort of a mutual breakup. Through puberty, Hollywood didn't really want me anymore, and I was like, 'Yeah, I don't really want you, either.' Mara Wilson actanymorebreakup Change image and share on social
I can't take much pride in my childhood acting. It feels like it happened in another lifetime, and even then, it felt like a hobby. Mara Wilson actchildhoodfelt Change image and share on social
When people asked me what I was going to do when I grow up, I always said, 'I'm going to be a writer. I'm going to write screenplays. I'm going to write books. I'm going to write plays. That's what I'm going to do.' Mara Wilson askbookgrow share on social
Considering all the legal hassle child stars can be, I won't be surprised when they are phased out by CGI children voiced by adult actors. Mara Wilson actoradultcgi Change image and share on social
Film can be exciting, but more often, it's tedious. Mara Wilson excitfilmtedious Change image and share on social
No, you will never see me on 'Dancing With the Stars.' Sorry. Mara Wilson dancestar Change image and share on social
The best times I had on film sets were the times the director let me express myself, but those were rare. Mara Wilson directorexpressfilm Change image and share on social
The celebrity aspect is nothing short of ridiculous, and auditioning is brutal and dehumanizing. Every time I see a pretty young girl on the subway reading sides for an audition, my only thought is, 'Man, am I glad I'm not doing that anymore.' I never feel nostalgia, just relief. Mara Wilson anymoreaspectaudition share on social
Danny DeVito later told me that he knew he wanted me for 'Matilda' the second I walked in the door. I'm not sure if this is true, or if he was just being nice, but I was thrilled when I got it. Mara Wilson dannydevitodoor Change image and share on social
I didn't want to be a former child actor for the rest of my life, although in some ways I suppose I am. I am going to be that. Mara Wilson actorchildlife Change image and share on social
