Mara beat out several young actresses, including Blake Lively (who gained fame several years later with her lead role in "Gossip Girl") for the role of Natalie Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire.
Mara: I have won a couple awards for different movies. That was good. I had to go up and make a speech which was pretty nerve racking. Once I was with some friends and I had my hands over my ears so that I couldn't hear - as I didn't think I stood a chance. But I won, I couldn't believe it.
Mara: I'm not a big fan of pop, it's not really my thing. I don't really have a favorite pop group. My friend and I joke about being in a pop band, but it is only a jokey thing!