@todayshow: Mara Wilson, then 7 years old, opens up to TODAY’s Katie Couric about how her mom helped her learn to act and be ready for rejection. This originally aired on TODAY on Nov. 14, 1994.

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cloveliness
cloveliness :
so sad her mom died during the filming of Matilda 😭
2026-07-21 02:47:56
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teannawall
TeaByTheSea :
Ben Shapiro’s cousin. She doesn’t talk to him.
2026-07-21 03:49:01
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bluemoki5
Bluemoki :
Dang, she is so composed and articulate. Kids these days couldn't..
2026-07-21 04:44:59
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babelbynature
Babel by Nature :
I love that the interviewer didn't rush her along or talk over her like they do today.
2026-07-21 09:34:23
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christineashlie_
ashlie_christine :
I love her pauses to get her thoughts in order, no ums or anything, so so sweet 🥹😩
2026-07-21 22:53:57
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saltyfry21
saltyfry21 :
Met her a couple days ago! She’s literally the sweetest person on the planet!! 🥹 she healed every bit of my inner child!
2026-07-21 11:25:56
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jumanjitakeover
ChookieGouda 💕🧀🪩 :
I used to get called Matilda all the time as a kid.
2026-07-23 16:48:49
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missfancypants91
Bre 🖤🐈‍⬛ :
Why did she look off to the side and get quiet
2026-07-22 00:45:10
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kyndraball
kyndraball :
She told this story like a small adult and still managed to be adorable !
2026-07-21 04:39:11
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omfgxjen
omfgxjen :
Probably the cutest voice ever
2026-07-21 08:23:45
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bethellerby
🎱eth :
her voice breaking talking about her mum breaks my heart
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gretasokayestfan
Greta’s Okayest Fan :
Omgoodness she’s just so wonderful and adorable! And grew into a hell of a woman too 🧠
2026-07-21 02:53:30
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keleigh00
KeLeigh00 :
she has the best little asmr voice. i remember it from Mrs Doubtfire
2026-07-23 04:43:00
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maliavictoria26
Malia Victoria-Rose🌹 :
So well spoken wow
2026-07-21 09:53:27
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theinneryew
Trieste :
Her diction inspires me to be ok with pausing without saying anything and to even repeat myself instead of saying um and uh so much (and like and you know!)!
2026-07-21 11:39:57
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user6628127328143
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oh god she took a second so she wouldnt burst into tears 🥺
2026-07-23 19:28:11
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igotpionit
igotpionit :
Look at this poor babies eyes
2026-07-21 05:32:12
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lily_bean_bear
Lilly_Bean :
Why is she so cute and why does her little pauses break my heart a little
2026-07-21 08:47:02
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melaniekempxxx
Melanie Kemp :
how beautiful that she took a second while she was talking and she wasn’t interrupted! she was being properly listened to! aww
2026-07-24 03:30:58
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hello_besties_26
Harley Girl :
Her voice is so soothing 🥰
2026-07-21 23:51:05
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estrojen6
estrojen :
She’s pure magic. Just love her so much. I wonder how she’s doing now
2026-07-27 02:27:22
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moreblostfiles
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she was adorable 😭
2026-08-13 22:03:54
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jenayde.l
itssjenayde :
she so smart
2026-07-21 04:43:43
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mrsgeorgeglass
sam :
She’s so cute
2026-07-21 04:28:06
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thedonsterr__
Donsterr🌻 :
this is such a sophisticated conversation for such a little girl. she did so well
2026-07-21 16:58:07
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