Mara Wilson knew the rules of child stardom: be adorable, be obedient, don’t change. When she dared to grow up, the system showed her the door.
“I wasn’t rejected because I lost talent,” the former actress explains. “I was rejected because I gained a bra size.” After starring in three iconic family films by age nine, Wilson found herself unemployable at 13. “Puberty is the ultimate career killer for girl actors.”
The loss of her mother during this turbulent time made her disillusionment complete. “I needed normalcy, not another red carpet,” she recalls.
Now an accomplished writer, Wilson has reframed her narrative. Her books explore the complex legacy of early fame. “Child stars either flame out or fade away,” she observes. “I chose to walk away intact.” Her story serves as both cautionary tale and inspiration for anyone who’s had to reinvent themselves.
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— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) March 11, 2022
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