Mara Wilson to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Wilson created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Wilson fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in Matilda or Mrs. Doubtfire, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 38, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 02/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-author just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouMara

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouMara was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouMara.”
— @DesireePlum, 1 Jan 2026
“Didn't Mara Wilson retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 1 Jan 2026

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