Rebel Wilson is a multi-talented Australian star who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as an actress, comedian, writer, singer and producer.
She is best known for her fun and confident roles in comedies such as Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, The Hustle and Isn’t It Romantic.
She also demonstrated her versatility and talent in the dramatic and musical genres, appearing in films such as Jojo Rabbit and Cats.
She was a pioneer and an inspiration to many who admired her humor, charisma and courage.
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- Full name: Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson
- Birth name: Melanie Elizabeth Bownds
- Date of birth: March 2, 1980
- Age: 43 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Sydney, Australia
- Australian citizenship
- Profession: Actor, comedian, writer, singer, producer
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Parents: Sue and Ian Wilson
- Siblings: Liberty, Annaleise and Ryot Wilson
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 8 million USD
Early Life & Education
Rebel Wilson, who turns 43 in 2023, was born in Sydney, Australia, on March 2, 1980, into a family of professional dog trainers and breeders, Sue and Ian Wilson.
Her birth name was Melanie Elizabeth Bownds, but she later changed it to Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson. She has three siblings: Liberty, Annaleise and Ryot, who participated in the first season of The Amazing Race Australia in 2011.
She grew up in the suburbs of Sydney and attended Tara Anglican Girls’ School, where she excelled in academics and debate.
She graduated from the University of New South Wales with a law degree in 2009. She also trained at the Australian Youth Theater and Second City in the US.
Personal life
Rebel Wilson has been open about her struggles with weight and health issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which caused her to gain weight rapidly.
She set a personal goal of losing 60 pounds by November 2020, which she achieved. She also adopts a healthy lifestyle and diet.
She stated that she was a distant relative of Walt Disney’s wife, Lillian Disney, through her birth surname, Bounds. She is a cricket fan and supports the Australian national team. She also loves dogs and has a pet named Sid.
Rebel Wilson is currently single but has dated several celebrities such as Mickey Gooch Jr., Jacob Busch, and Matt Lucas.
She met Gooch, a comedian and actor, in 2015, and they dated for a few months before breaking up. She then dated Busch, a businessman and heir to the Anheuser-Busch fortune, from 2019 to 2021.
They made their red carpet debut at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in 2020. She lived with Lucas, a British comedian and actor, in Los Angeles for three years. They co-starred in Bridesmaids and Bachelorette.
Career
Rebel Wilson began her acting career in Australia, appearing in the comedy series Pizza and The Wedge.
She also wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride in 2008. She won the Tropfest Best Actress award for her role in the short film Bargain.
She moved to the US in 2010 and gained recognition for her roles in the comedies Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect.
She played Fat Amy in the Pitch Perfect film series, which earned her several awards and nominations, including the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and the Teen Choice Award. for Choice Movie Actress.
She also appeared in other comedies such as What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Struck by Lightning, Bachelorette, How to Be Single, The Hustle, and Isn’t It Romantic. She also produced Isn’t It Romantic and The Hustle.
She has also ventured into television drama, playing Fraulein Rahm in Jojo Rabbit, which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture image. She also appeared in the musical film Cats, based on the Broadway play of the same name.
She created and starred in her television sitcom, Super Fun Night, which aired for one season on ABC in 2013. She also hosted the 2013 MTV Movie Awards and the Amazon Prime Video series LOL : Last One Laughing in 2020.
She has also appeared as a guest on shows such as Workaholics, The Big Bang Theory and RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Net value
Rebel Wilson has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
She earned most of her wealth from her acting, writing, and producing career. She has also endorsed brands such as Jenny Craig, InStyle and Amazon.
Argumentative
Rebel Wilson has faced several controversies during her career, such as:
In 2015, several Australian media outlets accused her of lying about her age, name and background. They claim that she is six years older than her, that her real name is Melanie Bownds and that she did not grow up in a poor family. “slum”, like you said.
She sued the publishers of Woman’s Day, Australian Women’s Weekly, NW and OK Magazine for defamation, claiming they damaged her reputation and discredited her.
She won the case in 2017 and was awarded $4.5 million in damages, later reduced to $600,000 on appeal. She donated this money to charity and the Australian film industry.
In 2019, she faced backlash for claiming she was the first plus-size woman to star in a romantic comedy, a reference to her film Isn’t It Romantic.
Many pointed out that other actresses, such as Queen Latifah, Mo’Nique and Melissa McCarthy, had done it before her.
She apologized for her statement and said she was proud of the film and its message of body positivity.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @rebelwilson
- Twitter name: @RebelWilson
Filming
- Fatty pizza
- Ghost knight
- Bargain
- bridesmaids
- Some of the best men
- What to expect when you’re expecting
- Thunderstruck
- single person
- Perfect pitch
- Ice Age: Continental Drift
- Pain & Gain
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
- Perfect pitch
- How to be single
- Grimsby
- Absolutely Awesome: The Movie
- Perfect pitch 3
- Grimsby Brothers
- Rush
- Romantic, isn’t it?
- Jojo Rabbit
- Cats
- Almonds and seahorses
- Senior year
