The loss deeply affected her, and Wilson later admitted she struggled with grief while trying to grow up in the public eye. Despite her fame, she says she was “the most unhappy” during that period. As she entered puberty, roles became scarce. Wilson has said Hollywood lost interest once she was no longer seen as “cute,” describing how rejection and shifting expectations took a toll on her confidence.

By age 11, she played her final major role before quietly stepping away from acting. Today, Wilson has found fulfillment as a writer, authoring memoirs that reflect on childhood fame, identity, and learning to define success on her own terms.