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Mara Wilson: How being a child actor is a lot like being an adult on Twitter

The new author talks about her book, public grief, and how fans help her fight online harassment.

On Sep 14, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

In honor of International Women’s Day, the ladies we admire most online

From Anna Kendrick to Gigi Gorgeous, these women run the Web.

On Mar 8, 2016 by Allison Keves, Amrita Khalid, Angela Lashbrook, Cynthia McKelvey, Melanie Price, Michelle Jaworski, Monica Riese, Rachael Berkey, Rae Votta, Selena Larson

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These resurfaced ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ scenes are heartbreaking

This movie was a lot darker than we remember.

On Feb 11, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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I’m obsessed with the 1950s—but I would never want to live in it

A Vox post about a married couple cosplaying history reveals the limits of nostalgia.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Nico Lang

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This is how so many famous child actors end up troubled adults

Fans think Jake Lloyd ruined 'Star Wars,' but the opposite is true.

On Jun 22, 2015 by Nico Lang

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These videos show what it’s like to be a teen struggling with mental illness

'Matilda' star Mara Wilson is one of many people sharing their struggles with depression for the Project UROK video series.

On May 7, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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How Facebook made growing up in the White House even more complicated

As if being a kid weren't hard enough.

On Dec 3, 2014 by Matthew Rozsa

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What is Mara Wilson afraid of?

The writer and storyteller shares her biggest insecurities on stage once a month. Here’s a preview.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Claire Linic

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A ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ sequel is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad idea

Sometimes the past should stay that way.

On Apr 18, 2014 by Nico Lang

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9 celebrities who made comebacks on social media

From MC Hammer to Betty White, these entertainers can thank Facebook and Twitter for renewed support onstage and online.

On Sep 26, 2012 by Kris Holt

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