Former Celebrities: Find Out Why They Gave Up Stardom

Published on 07/22/2021
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Mara Wilson

When she was younger, Mara Wilson was a fantastic actress! In films like Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Miracle on 34th Street, she gave memorable performances. She chose to focus on writing and philanthropy rather than continuing her acting career. She wrote a book about her childhood experiences, which was released in 2016. Wilson is currently employed by Publicolor, a nonprofit organization based in New York.

Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson

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Danica McKellar

Danica McKellar is best known for her role in The Wonder Years as Winnie Cooper. She is a gifted person. She excelled in school and received a summa cum laude in mathematics from UCLA. She’s written several math books, including “Math Doesn’t Suck.” With her show Math Bites, she brought math to the small screen.

Danica McKellar

Danica McKellar

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