Mara Elizabeth Wilson (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress, voice actress, stage actress, writer, and playwright. She is best known for her roles as Natalie Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (1994) and Matilda Wormwood in Matilda (1996). She made her acting debut in a Lunchables commercial. Mara's parents initially refused to let her go into acting, but they eventually agreed.