Danny DeVito secretly took a rough cut of Matilda to the hospital so Mara Wilson’s dying mother could see her daughter’s performance. During filming, Suzie Wilson was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman stepped in, looking after Mara on set and hosting sleepovers. Before Suzie passed away in April 1996, DeVito visited her hospital room with a private copy of the movie, ensuring she witnessed Mara’s starring role before it hit theaters.