Actress Mara Wilson, known for playing the title character in Matilda (1996), has debunked a long-standing rumor that she was adopted by Danny DeVito during the filming of the movie.
During a panel at the Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, United States, she said the story was never more than a myth, although the actor and director provided significant support to her family during a difficult time.
According to Wilson, who was only 7 years old when she filmed the movie, her mother was undergoing treatment for breast cancer during production. She said DeVito and his wife, actress Rhea Perlman, gave her family all the support they could during that period.
“It was difficult at times. I was also going through a difficult time, but as I told you, Danny DeVito did not literally adopt me. That is a myth, but he took very good care of my family,” the actress said.
Mara’s mother, Suzie Wilson, died in April 1996, shortly before the premiere of Matilda. As a tribute, Danny DeVito dedicated the movie to her memory. The actress said that, despite the difficulties faced behind the scenes, she has positive memories of the production and remains friends with several members of the crew to this day.
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