The 1996 movie “Matilda” is considered a classic children’s film today.
“We knew that there weren’t a lot of movies like this” (viaGood Morning America).
“There weren’t very many movies where intelligence is rewarded and resourcefulness is rewarded,” she continued.
In her 2016 memoir “Where Am I Now?
Her mother, Suzie, was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 10, 1995 (viaLittle Things).
“It really did keep me distracted, and it really did keep me happy.”
Wilson’s mother passed away a little over a year after her diagnosis.
In her honor, the film was dedicated to her memory.
“I’m so glad that they did that.”
Wilson ultimately decided to take a break from acting as she got older.
