Shoulders of Giants on Instagram: "At just 9 years old, Mara Wilson was already a household name thanks to Matilda, but behind the camera, her childhood carried a bittersweet weight. While she dazzled audiences with her wit and charm, Mara’s mother was quietly battling cancer, often spending long days in treatment while still encouraging her daughter’s dream. Mara would memorize scripts in hospital waiting rooms, practice lines in car rides, and pour her heart into performances as if each role w