Question 1

What personal tragedy did Mara Wilson face during filming, and how did she honor her mother?

Accepted Answer

Mara Wilson's mother died of breast cancer during filming. Mara bravely finished the movie, dedicating it to her mother's memory.

Question 2

How did Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman support Mara Wilson off-screen during production?

Accepted Answer

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman became very close to Mara Wilson, often letting her stay at their home and keeping her entertained while her mother was hospitalized.

Question 3

Who appears in the portrait of Miss Honey's father in the film?

Accepted Answer

The picture of Miss Honey's father, Magnus, is a portrait of Roald Dahl, the author of the book Matilda.

Question 4

What did Danny DeVito reveal years later about Mara Wilson's mother seeing the film?

Accepted Answer

Danny DeVito revealed he had shown Mara Wilson's mother a rough cut of the film shortly before she died, contrary to Mara's belief she never saw it.

Question 5

How did Danny DeVito help Mara Wilson feel comfortable during a dance sequence?

Accepted Answer

Mara Wilson was self-conscious about dancing, so Danny DeVito had the entire cast and crew dance with her on set for the 'Little Bitty Pretty One' sequence.

Question 6

What personal tragedy did Mara Wilson face during filming, and how did she honor her mother?

Accepted Answer

Mara Wilson's mother died of breast cancer during filming. Mara bravely finished the movie, dedicating it to her mother's memory.

Question 7

How did Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman support Mara Wilson off-screen during production?

Accepted Answer

Despite playing cruel parents, DeVito and Perlman became close to Mara Wilson, letting her stay at their home and keeping her entertained while her mother was hospitalized.

Question 8

What special connection does the picture of Miss Honey's father have to the story's origins?

Accepted Answer

The picture of Miss Honey's father, Magnus, is actually a portrait of Roald Dahl, the author of the book 'Matilda' on which the film is based.

Question 9

What surprising revelation did Danny DeVito share years later about Mara Wilson's mother seeing the film?

Accepted Answer

Years later, Danny DeVito revealed he had shown Mara Wilson's mother a rough cut of the film shortly before she died, contrary to Mara's belief she never saw it.

Question 10

How did Danny DeVito help Mara Wilson overcome her self-consciousness during a dance sequence?

Accepted Answer

When Mara Wilson was self-conscious about dancing for the 'Little Bitty Pretty One' scene, Danny DeVito had the entire cast and crew dance with her on set.

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