Jumping to stardom from a young age has many advantages, but what few assume is how detrimental it can be in the development of the infant. This is the reality that lives Mara Wilsonwho played ‘Matilda’ in the well-known 90s film.
The protagonist of ‘Matilda’ dazzled in the 1996 film. However, four years later he left acting to pursue other aspects of his life. In her last year of acting, she played the role of Lily Stone in ‘Thomas and yhe Magic Railroad’precisely in 2000.
away from television the actress began to dedicate herself to writingfocusing his journey on personal struggles, in the defense of mental health and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Although he has tried to vindicate himself, the role he played has weighed on him for years. In fact, in an interview with the British media The Guardian spoke of the sexualization that she experienced when she was a child.
“A spoiled child is one who does not do what he is told; child actors just do what they’re told. Spoiled children are selfish and greedy; child actors often support their families. A spoiled kid will never get very far in the entertainment industry.”begins by stating the actress.
“I noticed how people who knew me were disappointed because I wasn’t that smart, funny or nice as they expected it to be. I think they expected me to be Matilda, who is wonderful, but she’s not real,” the actress has confessed.
In addition, he criticized the industry, since many of the child actors end up falling into certain addictions due to the pressure that is required of them.
“If you put so much pressure on someone, how do you expect them not to fail? If you let them know that you are watching their every move, they will reveal themselves and try to form their own identity. But there were plenty of kids whose parents didn’t do that. Imagine having all that pressure and all that money… NOr am I surprised that so many of us end up drinkinggetting high and partying”. Wilson concluded.
2023-08-20 00:47:55
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