Not many child stars make it out of Hollywood alive or sane, and at any given time there are at least three former ones having very public breakdowns. Mara Wilson alivebreakdownchild Change image and share on social
That's my suggestion for kids who want to act, by the way: Make sure it's really your choice, get out of it when it stops being fun, and get an education. Mara Wilson actchoiceeducation Change image and 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
The next time a former child star is in the news, look at the age at which he or she started performing. Then imagine making a life-changing decision at that age. Chances are good he or she wasn't the one who made it. Mara Wilson agechancechange share on social
I remember feeling enormous pressure because I didn't want to be Shirley Temple. Shirley Temple was Shirley Temple, and I didn't ever feel like I could live up to that. Mara Wilson enormousfeelfelt Change image and share on social
