Age, Biography and Wiki
Mara Wilson was born on July 24, 1987, making her 37 years old as of June 2025. She was raised in a Jewish household by her parents, Suzie and Mike Wilson, a broadcast engineer. Wilson has three older brothers and a younger sister. She is also a cousin of Ben Shapiro, a well-known conservative commentator. Her mother passed away from breast cancer when Mara was just nine years old, a year after the diagnosis in 1995.
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| Date of Birth | 24 July 1987 |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Birth Place | Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Mara Wilson has a reported height of around 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm). However, specific details about her current weight and other measurements are not widely available.
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Dating & Relationship status
As of the latest information, Mara Wilson is not publicly known to be in a relationship. Her focus has been on her writing career and personal life rather than high-profile romantic relationships.
Wilson's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 10, 1995, and died on April 26, 1996 when Wilson was 8 years old. The film Matilda was dedicated to her memory. Wilson later recalled that this affected her interest in acting. At age 12, Wilson was diagnosed with obsessive–compulsive disorder. She has also been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She attended John Burroughs High School and then transferred to Idyllwild Arts Academy. After graduation in 2005, Wilson relocated to New York City to continue her studies at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2009. Wilson appeared in her own one-woman show called Weren't You That Girl? while in college.
When Wilson was five, she became interested in acting after watching her older brother Danny appear in television commercials. Wilson's parents were initially opposed, but after appearing in several commercials for businesses, Wilson was invited to audition for the 1993 comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire. Producers cast Wilson in the role of Natalie Hillard. The following year, Wilson appeared in a remake of Miracle on 34th Street.
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Net Worth and Salary
Mara Wilson's net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. Her income primarily comes from her early acting career, including notable roles in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. She has also earned money through writing and speaking engagements. Some sources suggest her net worth could range up to $2.5 million when including all her earnings and investments, although this figure is less commonly cited.
Career, Business and Investments
Wilson began her acting career at a young age, gaining fame with roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Matilda, and Mrs. Doubtfire. However, she stepped away from acting in her teens, stating that it was not particularly enjoyable for her. She has since focused on writing and has been involved in various projects, including memoirs and essays. Mara Wilson does not appear to have major business investments or ventures beyond her literary work.
Social Network
Mara Wilson is active on social media platforms like Twitter, where she shares updates about her life, writing, and advocacy work. She is known for discussing mental health and personal growth, often using her platform to raise awareness and support related causes.
Wilson first came out as bisexual in June 2016, in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. Wilson referred to herself as bisexual and queer during an interview with Medium in September 2017. In a 2017 op-ed in Elle magazine, she defended the then-13-year-old actress Millie Bobby Brown after commentators sexualized Brown's public image. In a 2021 op-ed in The New York Times, Wilson commented on the documentary Framing Britney Spears and the parallels between her own life as a child star and Britney Spears'. Wilson recalled an incident in which she was asked to comment on the burgeoning sexuality of an 18-year-old Spears when she herself was barely 13, and expressed relief at largely escaping oversexualization of her public image compared to Spears. Wilson described her disappointment when a reporter called her a "spoiled brat" after she stated that she wanted the day off on her 13th birthday instead of granting interviews.
Education
Information about Mara Wilson's formal education is limited. Given her early start in acting, it is likely that her education was managed alongside her career, but specific details are not widely available.
Mara Wilson's journey from a child star to a writer reflects her growth and transition into different creative fields. Her work continues to inspire fans who remember her iconic roles in the film industry.
