12K views · 437 reactions | Mara Wilson delves into the child-star experience behind the scenes and elaborates on her insights from her piece in the The New York Times. Check out the whole article here: https://nyti.ms/2OZXGfq and don't forget to join us tonight as we continue our Growing Up on Screen Spotlight with Alicia Malone | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

104K views · 2.5K reactions | Mara Wilson was the face of 90s childhood.From Matilda to Mrs. Doubtfire, she wasn’t just in our favorite movies — she was our childhood.If you grew up in the 90s, chances are her characters shaped a piece of your imagination.Tag a 90s kid who still remembers every line from Matilda.#MaraWilson #Matilda #90sMovies #NostalgiaHitsHard | Real Reality Fantasy Football | Facebook

At just 9 years old, Mara Wilson was already a household name thanks to Matilda, but behind the camera, her childhood carried a bittersweet weight. While she dazzled audiences with her wit and charm, Mara’s mother was quietly battling cancer, often spending long days in treatment while still encouraging her daughter’s dream. Mara would memorize scripts in hospital waiting rooms, practice lines in car rides, and pour her heart into performances as if each role was a gift for her mother. Her fathe