Though there's been a lot of discussion surrounding the child actress who played Matilda in the classic '90s film, Mara Wilson has very clearly cemented herself in the current industry on her own terms.
But even Mara realizes that the whole 'where are they now' concept is a big topic of discussion for fans (which is probably why she used the phrase in the title of her book). Because every now-grown child who watched 'Matilda' wants to know what happened to their favorite characters.
For many kids, that was Matilda's cheeky friend Lavender, who didn't want to get her friend in trouble, but still wanted to break the rules to benefit the oppressed.
So where is the actress who played Lavender now, and what is she up to?
Lavender Was Played By Kiami Davael
Unlike the child stars from some other films, Kiami Davael isn't tough to track down; her Instagram bio proudly declares that she played Lavender in 'Matilda.' However, the bio, which also includes contact information for her management, also expresses Kiami's religious beliefs and her family ties.
Clearly, those are two very important subjects for the actress -- and yes, she still acts. Yet her IMDb resume also lists modeling, singing, songwriting, and screenwriting as her career moves, proving that just like her former co-star, Kiami isn't a one-trick child star pony.
So what has Kiami been up to over the years?
What Is Kiami Daevel Doing Now?
'Lavender' went on to a few more projects in the '90s as a child star, including a handful of appearances on TV shows like 'Moesha.' In 1999, Kiami also appeared on 'The Steve Harvey Show,' and she also appeared on 'Grown Ups' the same year.
Since then, though, she hasn't added to her IMDb credits, except for a role as Shawniqua in the 2000 film 'Bruno.' So if she's not acting in big films or TV series, what has Davael been doing?
For one thing, she's been hanging out with Mara Wilson. In 2015, they were quoted as saying they were still close, and in 2013 there was a 'Matilda' reunion of sorts. It's clear that the film still has big fans today!
Apart from that heartwarming connection to Mara, Kiami has been focusing on writing scripts, as evidenced by her Tweet history. But if fans thought Kiami was struggling in any way, she's probably not. That is, if fans read a bit into some of her tweets.
For one thing, Kiami reshared a tweet where someone said their favorite word was "syndication." And sure, that could be referencing the actress' love of some previously taken-off-the-air shows... But it could also mean she's still receiving royalties for acting gigs from long ago... At least, fans hope so.
Either way, Kiami is keeping busy and staying relevant in Hollywood, even if she's putting pen to paper more than hopping in front of the cameras.
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