5 Child Stars Who Actually Turned Out Normal

Mara Wilson – From Matilda to Memoirist

You remember her as the lovable, telekinetic Matilda and the adorable daughter in Mrs. Doubtfire. But after Thomas and the Magic Railroad in 2000, she quietly walked away from acting for good. Today, at 38, she’s a writer, author, and mental health advocate — not a has-been begging for a comeback. She penned a memoir, writes for major publications, and has become a voice for those who grew up too fast in the limelight. No scandals, no meltdowns — just a normal woman who happened to be famous as a kid.