Actor Mara Wilson remembered her friend and fellow 1990s child star, the late Michelle Trachtenberg, in a moving essay. Wilson, who starred in “Matilda,” shared fond memories of Trachtenberg, star of “Harriet the Spy,” in a piece published by Vulture on Tuesday, several weeks after Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment.

This was the first time Wilson saw Trachtenberg cry. "I'd never seen her anything other than perfectly composed and confident. That's what it was, I realized. That's why they said

Mara Wilson is grieving the loss of her childhood friend, Michelle Trachtenberg. The Matilda star penned an emotional tribute for Vulture which was posted on Tuesday, March 18, sharing fond memories and reflecting on the struggles Trachtenberg faced as a young actress.