While some fans lost track of Mara Wilson between 'Matilda' and her speaking out in support of Britney Spears, the former child star hasn't ridden off into the sunset just yet. In fact, she didn't really leave Hollywood at all, though she's not been in the spotlight as much as an adult.
Her childhood run in the industry began with 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and ended with 'Thomas and the Magic Railroad' in 2000, but after that, Mara simply went behind the scenes and began writing, later coming back to acting with web series-only roles.
But the lingering question on fans' minds is whether Mara earned enough as a child star to make all of her current gigs unnecessary in terms of income. Did she rack up millions, then lose it all? Did she never get paid for her early projects? Or has she been successfully building her wealth all this time?
How Much Did Mara Wilson Make As Matilda?
Because of how long ago 'Matilda' was filmed, there isn't a ton of information out there about what its actors earned.
While fans know that Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman doted on Mara during filming, because Mara's mom passed away, there's no word on whether their caretaking had any monetary attachment. That said, it's clear that Mara was paid for her role, though no one has a specific figure to report. While fans hope that Danny DeVito, who directed and co-produced the film, paid Wilson well for the gig, there's only speculation to go off of.
Mara Wilson Might Not Have Made Much...
Most people think that it's unlikely Mara Wilson made a ton of cash as Matilda. For one thing, it was the '90s, so hardly anyone was raking in millions per movie, except for big names.
And the other reason most people think Mara didn't cash in? She's reportedly worth about $500K today.
It's nothing to scoff at, especially for the average non-celebrity. But in terms of Hollywood earnings, $500,000 doesn't seem like much. From that information, some speculate that Matilda didn't earn a ton as a child actress, and therefore had to pursue other interests as she grew older.
In fact, sources suggest that most of Mara's earnings come from her adult acting gigs and writing jobs. Mara also published a book about her life and experiences titled 'Where Am I Now,' a tongue-in-cheek follow-up to all the news articles that wonder just where Wilson is today.
She's clearly made her career her own, and as Mara has stated before, she found that she could live without acting, apparently both in terms of her career moves and her finances, so things seem to have worked out well for her in the end.
