From Child Star to Mental-Health Advocate
Today, Mara Wilson is as visible as ever — but on her own terms.
She speaks openly about living with OCD and depression, topics she once felt ashamed to mention.
Her essays for outlets like The Guardian and NPR go viral not for gossip but for truth.
She’s an ambassador for mental-health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights, regularly using her platform to talk about therapy, medication, and recovery.
“I was the anxious kid everyone thought was fine because I smiled a lot,” she said at a TED event. “Turns out, smiling is not a treatment plan.”
It’s the kind of line that reminds people why they loved her as Matilda: sharp, funny, and disarmingly real.