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Mara Wilson is Not Matilda – She’s Even Better

October 3, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 10 Comments

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At a young age, Mara Wilson became a Hollywood darling. She is perhaps best known for her role as Matilda, the movie that inspired book memes and gifs around the world, but she also rose to fame in Mrs. Doubtfire and Miracle on 34th Street. Unlike many child stars, Mara did not go down the path of self-destruction via drugs, sex, and alcohol, but her time as a child … [Read more...]

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