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Rebel Wilson
Wilson in 2012
Born
Melanie Elizabeth Bownds

(1980-03-02) 2 March 1980 (age 44)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Education
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • producer
Years active2002–present
Children1

Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds;[note 1] 2 March 1980) is an Australian actress and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Wilson began appearing in the SBS comedy series Pizza (2003–2007) and later appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge (2006–2007). She wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men, both in 2011.

In 2012, Wilson appeared in the comedy films

film series
(2012–2017).

In 2019, Wilson had her first lead roles in the comedies Isn't It Romantic and The Hustle, and also had a supporting role in the comedy drama Jojo Rabbit. In 2022, she starred in the Netflix comedy film Senior Year, also serving as a producer.

Early life and education

Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson was born on 2 March 1980[1] in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[5] Her parents are professional dog handlers, dog show judges and breeders.[6][7][8] Wilson grew up in the suburbs of Kenthurst, Parramatta and Castle Hill.[9] She attended the independent Tara Anglican School for Girls as a boarder.[2][4][10][11][12] She completed her Higher School Certificate in 1997, achieving a ranking of 99.3, including second place in the state in Food Technology.[13][14] Wilson joined the debating team and a teacher encouraged her to enter Tournament of Minds which she credits for helping her come out of her shell. Wilson worked at a cinema in Castle Hill in her younger years, but quit after patrons recognised her after the showing of her first movie, Fat Pizza.[14]

Wilson has three siblings: sisters Liberty and Annaleise (who uses the name "Annarchi") and a brother, who uses the name "Ryot".[7][8][15][16] Liberty and Ryot appeared on the first season of The Amazing Race Australia in 2011, where they were the first team eliminated.[17] Wilson has stated that, according to her grandmother, her great-aunt was Lillian Disney, who was married to Walt Disney until his death in 1966.[18] Wilson stood by this belief in court, despite there being no evidence to support the claim;[19][20] it continues to be disputed by genealogist Dale Sheridan.[21]

Wilson's first career choice was mathematics. She told

Oscar, convincing her to pursue an acting career.[24]

Career

2002–2010: early work

Wilson studied at the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP).[25] In 2003, she moved to New York after winning the ATYP International scholarship, which was funded by Nicole Kidman. While in New York, Wilson trained with The Second City.[26][27] She appeared with the Sydney Theatre Company and performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.[25] She first came to the public's attention in 2002 with her stage musical The Westie Monologues, which she wrote,[28] starred in and produced in Sydney.[29] Her follow-up stage productions, which she wrote, produced and starred in include Spunks and Confessions of an Exchange Student.[22][30]

In Australia, Wilson is most known for her roles as Toula on the SBS comedy series Pizza and as various characters including Lucy, Fat Mandi and Karla Bangs on the sketch comedy series The Wedge.[24] She played an Australian Idol mad schoolgirl in a series of Telstra advertisements shown during Australian Idol from 2004 to 2005.[31] She also had roles in the feature films Fat Pizza (2003) and Ghost Rider (2007).[32]

In 2008, Wilson created, wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride on SBS One and also starred in the improvisational Nine Network series Monster House.[24][32] In 2009 Wilson won the Tropfest Best Actress award for her role in the film Bargain.[33] She has made appearances on the improvisational comedy show Thank God You're Here and the comedy game show Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation.[25][34] She performed stand-up on the television special The Breast Darn Show In Town and guest starred in the Seven Network drama City Homicide and performed improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles.[35]

Since 2010: transition to Hollywood

Not content with her small role in Ghost Rider, Wilson moved to the United States in January 2010 and signed to talent and literary agents

William Morris Endeavor.[36] Wilson's next film role came in the Judd Apatow film, Bridesmaids, in which she played Brynn, the sister of Matt Lucas' character.[36] The role was written especially for her.[37] Wilson then appeared in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement and on the Comedy Central series, Workaholics.[38] She co-hosted the 2010 ARIA Music Awards and performed at the inaugural Variety's Power of Comedy event in Los Angeles with Lucas and Russell Brand.[38] In early 2011, Wilson filmed A Few Best Men at Fox Studios Australia.[39] She also filmed a role in Small Apartments.[40] Wilson was named one of Variety magazine's "Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2011".[24] In 2012, Wilson had a role in the ensemble comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, as Janice,[40] and co-starred in the indie film Struck By Lightning.[41]

On 19 August 2011, Borys Kit of

MTV Movie Award for Best Performance.[45] Wilson later won the Choice Movie Actress: Comedy award for Pitch Perfect at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards.[46] She had also been nominated for Choice Comedian at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards.[47]

Wilson in 2019

In January 2012, Michael Ausiello of TVLine announced that Wilson would be writing and starring in Super Fun Night, a comedy that follows three friends on a quest to have fun every Friday night.[48] The pilot was picked up by CBS and Conan O'Brien became one of the executive producers.[48] The pilot was later turned down by CBS, but the ABC network picked up the project.[49] A series was ordered and the show began broadcasting on 2 October 2013.[50] The series was cancelled after one season.[51] Wilson played Robin Peck in Michael Bay's Pain & Gain (2013).[52][53] She hosted the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on 14 April 2013.[54]

In March 2014, the American

Hopper DVR featuring Wilson as the voice of the eponymous animated kangaroo.[55] Wilson reprised her role in the sequels Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Pitch Perfect 3 (2017).[56] She also made a cameo in the television comedy Pompidou.[37] Wilson joined the voice cast for Kung Fu Panda 3;[57] however, in September 2015, she was replaced with Kate Hudson.[58] Wilson next appeared in the ensemble comedy How to Be Single, released in February 2016.[59] Nigel M. Smith of The Guardian wrote, "Wilson is the standout, nailing every pratfall she's dealt, but How to Be Single doesn't make strong use of her character."[60] Wilson also appeared in the action comedy Grimsby.[61] On 14 February 2016, Wilson presented the nominations for the Best Supporting Actor category at the 69th British Academy Film Awards.[62] Wilson is one of sixty celebrities who make a cameo in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.[63]

Wilson appeared as

West End debut in the musical Guys and Dolls in the role of Miss Adelaide from 28 June to 21 August 2016.[65] She received positive reviews.[66] In 2018, it was announced that Wilson was to produce and star in a feature film adaptation of the Image Comics comic book Crowded.[67] Wilson played LeFou in a production of Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl on 25–26 May 2018.[68] She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Australia for the first time.[69]

Wilson starred in two 2019 comedies. The first, Isn't It Romantic, was released in February, and is about a woman (Wilson) who wakes up in a literal romantic comedy, despite the character's hate for the genre; the film is Wilson's first solo lead role and her first ever producer credit.[70][71] In May, Wilson starred alongside Anne Hathaway in The Hustle, a female-centred remake of the 1988 comedy film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Wilson also co-produced the latter film.[66][72] Wilson plays twins Doreen and Dolores Bognor in Australian drama series Les Norton.[73] Towards the end of 2019, Wilson played Fraulein Rahm in Taika Waititi's dark comedy drama Jojo Rabbit,[74] and Jennyanydots in the musical film Cats.[75]

Wilson hosted the dog styling competition Pooch Perfect for Seven Network. The show features professional dog stylists competing over a number of challenges for a $100,000 prize.[76] She also hosted the ABC's version of Pooch Perfect in the United States, which was cancelled after one season.[77] Wilson stars in the Netflix comedy film Senior Year, released in May 2022. She plays a woman who, after waking from a 20-year coma, returns to high school to earn the prom queen crown she feels she deserves.[78] Wilson will appear in her first non-comedy film role in The Almond and the Seahorse, which is an adaptation of Kaite O'Reilly's stage play of the same name.[79] Wilson is making her directorial debut with The Deb, a musical comedy film set in the Australian outback.[80] It is based on Hannah Reilly's 2022 theatre production, which sees "lovable farm girl and high school outcast" Taylah, who hopes the upcoming Debutante Ball will help change how her peers see her, but her plans are disrupted by the arrival of her cousin Maeve from the city. Production began in September 2023.[80]

Personal life

In 2013, Wilson created a plus-size T-shirt collection named after her "Fat Mandi" character in The Wedge featuring images of donuts and cupcakes.[81] In 2017, Wilson launched a plus-sized clothing range called Rebel Wilson x Angels on the heels of a collaboration with Torrid.[82]

Wilson and her Bridesmaids co-star, British actor

Matt Lucas, lived together in West Hollywood,[83] from September 2012 until 2015.[84]

In July 2015, Wilson stated her support for stricter American gun laws following the

overhauled the gun laws. It seems like every week in America there's a shooting. I just want people to be safe, especially people that are doing one of my favorite things in the world—going out to the movies to have fun."[85][86][87]

In 2014, Wilson paid $3.75 million for her Sydney harbourside home. The 1900s freestanding Victorian house underwent $900,000 of renovations. Wilson also settled on a Balmain investment apartment, a conversion of a historic mansion. The New York-inspired terrace home took three years to complete. Wilson paid $1.88 million off the plan in 2015 for the two-bedroom apartment.[88][89]

Wilson is a fan of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.[90]

In 2024, Wilson stated she was a virgin until age 35.

polycystic ovarian syndrome, and suffers from emotional eating due to pressures of fame.[92] In November 2022, she announced on Instagram the birth of her first child, a daughter born via surrogacy.[93]

Wilson publicly

outed her.[95][96] While Herald editor Bevan Shields initially defended Hornery in the face of widespread backlash, denying they were outing her,[97] Hornery later admitted to having made mistakes, and the original article was deleted.[98] In a tweet on 19 February 2023, Wilson confirmed her engagement to Agruma.[99]

Weight

An advocate for body positivity, Wilson has been a role model for larger women. "There's a lot of pressure on women, especially younger women, to conform to the thin body image," she told the Associated Press. "Not everyone can be that way and no one should be ashamed of how they look or suffer bullying and other forms of abuse because of their size and shape."[71]

Throughout her career, Wilson has been known for her plus-sized figure and would often play to it in her acting work with characters such as "Fat Amy". In a 2013 interview with Hunger Magazine, Wilson stated "As long as I look like this, I'm going to make fat jokes. All comedians have to use their physicality, so I use my size."[100] Wilson said that her agency signed her almost on the spot because they had nobody on their books like her.[101]

Wilson felt lucky to have her body type and stated that people in the industry would tell her not to lose weight. "For me, I think it's about being comfortable in your own skin. I never want to be too unhealthy, because that's bad. You just want to be comfortable with who you are at whatever size", she said.[101] In 2016 Wilson said that she felt bigger girls did better in comedy because they are easier to laugh at and used that to her advantage.[102]

In July 2011, Wilson became a spokesperson for weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig in Australia.[103][104] In January 2012, Wilson told The Daily Telegraph that she had lost 10 kilograms (22 lb) since signing up to the program.[105] In February 2013, she confirmed that she had ended her agreement with Jenny Craig the previous year.[106]

Wilson asserted that the producers of Pitch Perfect had refused to let her lose any more weight during filming, as her contract stated she must stay the same size. She said that once her film commitments were over, she would start her diet again to reach her target weight of 80 kilograms (180 lb).[105]

In her 2020 "year of health", Wilson made it her mission to lose 60 pounds (27 kg) and did so by November 2020. Wilson stated that she has always been confident in how she looked, but now feels "super confident".[107]

Public profile

Disputed biography

In May 2015, Australian magazine

Australian Securities & Investments Commission, which were obtained by The Sydney Morning Herald.[113]

Memoir

Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, will be published in April 2024.[114][115][116][117] It garnered attention for her recounting of discomfort on the set of "The Brothers Grimsby," including Sacha Baron Cohen's alleged requests for nudity and inappropriate behavior during a sex scene, which she refused. Baron Cohen has denied these claims through a spokesperson.[1]

Legal suits

On 16 May 2016, Wilson said print and online articles in Woman's Day, the Australian Women's Weekly, NW and OK! magazines made her out to be a serial liar. According to a defamation writ filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Wilson said her reputation and credit had suffered and she had been humiliated and embarrassed. She also sued for special damages, claiming she missed out on roles and other ones were terminated because of the articles.[118] Wilson was represented by Matthew Collins QC. On 15 June 2017, a six-person jury ruled in Wilson's favour, finding that publisher Bauer Media Group had indeed wrongly painted the actress as a serial liar, and that publishing the articles was likely to have caused harm to her career.[119]

On 13 September 2017, Wilson was awarded A$4,500,000 in damages. Wilson's lawyer Richard Leder, said "Today's verdict is a significant record—it's about four times the highest previous verdict in a defamation case in Australia." In June 2017, Wilson tweeted "Any dollars I receive will go to charity, scholarships or invested into the Aussie film industry to provide jobs."[120][121]

Bauer Media appealed the amount of the damages.[122] On 14 June 2018, Bauer Media won its appeal and the damages were reduced to $600,000, meaning that she had to pay back A$4.1m and A$60,000 in interest. She also had to cover 80% of what Bauer spent on its appeal.[123][124] Wilson announced her intention to appeal the decision,[125] and lodged an appeal with the High Court on 11 July 2018.[126] The High Court refused the application on 16 November 2018.[127][128]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Fat Pizza Toula
2007 Ghost Rider Girl in Alley
2009 Bargain! Linda Short film
2011 Bridesmaids Brynn
A Few Best Men Daphne Ramme
2012 Bachelorette Becky Archer
Small Apartments Rocky
Struck by Lightning Malerie Baggs
What to Expect When You're Expecting Janice
Ice Age: Continental Drift Raz Voice
Pitch Perfect Fat Amy
2013 Pain & Gain Robin Peck
2014 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Tilly
2015 Pitch Perfect 2 Fat Amy
Panda Paws Mei Mei Voice; lines overdubbed by Kate Hudson[129]
2016 Kung Fu Panda 3
How to Be Single Robin
Grimsby Dawn Grobham
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Flight Attendant Cameo
2017 Pitch Perfect 3 Fat Amy
2019 Isn't It Romantic Natalie Also producer
The Hustle Penny Rust Also producer
Jojo Rabbit Fraulein Rahm
Cats Jennyanydots
2022 Senior Year Stephanie Conway Also producer[130]
The Almond and the Seahorse Sarah
TBA Bride Hard[131] Sam Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003–2007 Pizza Toula Recurring cast; Seasons 3–5, Pizza World and Pizza World Record
2006–2007 The Wedge Various characters Series regular; 47 episodes
2007–2009 Thank God You're Here Herself/Various characters Episodes: "3.04", "3.09", "4.03" & "4.09"
2008 Bogan Pride Jennie Cragg Series regular; 6 episodes
Monster House Penelope Webb Series regular; 10 episodes
2009 Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation Generation Y Guest Episode: "
Series 1, Episode 3
"
City Homicide Sarah Gilbert Episode: "
Dead Weight
"
The Breast Darn Show in Town Herself Comedy gala
2010 Rules of Engagement Sara Episode: "
Les-bro
"
2011 Workaholics Big Money Hustla Episode: "Straight Up Juggahos"
2013 Can of Worms Herself Episode: "Season 3, Episode 2"
2013 MTV Movie Awards Host
2013–2014 Super Fun Night Kimmie Boubier Creator, Lead role; 17 episodes
2015 Pompidou Fancy Dress Contestant Episode: "Hoarder"
2016 The Big Music Quiz Herself Episodes 2 & 8
Travel Man Herself Episode: Christmas Special
2019 Les Norton Doreen Bogner and Dolores Bogner Series regular
2020 Pooch Perfect Host 8 episodes
Celebrity IOU
 		Herself Episode: "Rebel Wilson's Surprise Outdoor Oasis"
LOL: Last One Laughing Australia Host 6 episodes
2021 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Herself Episode: "In The Hot Seat: Rebel Wilson & Amanda Peet"

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic Games Raz Voice

Stage credits

Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Little Mermaid Ursula 3–6 June,
The Hollywood Bowl
Guys and Dolls Adelaide 28 June – 21 August, West End
2018 Beauty and the Beast LeFou 25–26 May, The Hollywood Bowl

Soundtrack appearances

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2009 Tropfest[33] Best Actress Bargain! Won
2012 San Diego Film Critics Society[43] Best Supporting Actress Pitch Perfect Nominated
2013
Critics' Choice Awards[44]
 Best Actress in a Comedy Nominated
MTV Movie Awards[45] Best Breakthrough Performance Won
Best Musical Moment Won
Best Female Performance
 Nominated
Teen Choice Awards[46] Choice Movie Actress: Comedy Won
Choice Movie: Hissy Fit (shared with Anna Camp,
Hana Mae Lee and Brittany Snow)[47] 		Nominated
Choice Comedian[47] — Nominated
2014 Young Hollywood Awards[132] Cuz You're Funny — Nominated
2017 People's Choice Awards[133] Favorite Comedic Movie Actress How to Be Single Nominated
2019 Teen Choice Awards[134] Choice Comedy Movie Actress Isn't It Romantic Nominated
2020
Screen Actors Guild Awards[135]
 Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Jojo Rabbit Nominated
Golden Raspberry Awards[136] Worst Actress The Hustle Nominated
Worst Supporting Actress Cats Won
  • The BBC included her on a list of "100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021".[137]

References

Notes

  1. ^ According to the Australian Electoral Roll, she was born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds.[1][2] In later years she adopted "Rebel"–a childhood nickname–as her first name and changed her surname to Wilson. She retained her first two given names as middle names.[1][3][4]

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    . (Yearbook Photograph Page) Rebel talks about visiting family back in Australia, working in a movie theater when she first came to Hollywood, going to an all-girls Christian high school, masterminding escapes to visit the neighboring boys school, her prom being a disaster, her new movie Senior Year on Netflix, and she plays handbells to the tune of Happy Birthday for Melania Trump's 52nd.
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