Rebel Wilson Biography
Rebel Wilson is one of Hollywood's most charismatic and unforgettable comedy actresses. Her dazzling smile, curvy figure, and ability to create unrestrained hilarity have landed Wilson leading roles in popular comedies like "Bridesmaids" (Becky), "Pitch Perfect" (Fat Amy), and "The Hangover Part III" (Brynn). She's also the creator, producer, and star of the TV series "Super Fun Night" (Kimmie).
Childhood – Youth: Australia to USA
The Bownds family of Australia named their third daughter, born in Sydney in spring 1980, Rebel Melanie Elizabeth. The family already had two girls – Anneliese and Liberty – plus a boy named Ryot. Later, the future actress changed her surname from Bownd to Wilson, her mother's maiden name, and asked everyone to call her by her first given name – Rebel.
Worried about her daughter's state, her mother decided that children's acting school would help Rebel overcome her complexes. Despite the girl's tears and refusal to get out of the car, the woman practically forced her daughter to attend the first class, promising to pick her up in exactly two hours. This was the first step toward social adaptation.
As Wilson later told it, the malaria attacks she suffered in that country caused her to have visions where she was a famous actress walking onto a stage to receive an Oscar. When Rebel returned from the trip to Australia, she had already decided what she wanted to be when she grew up.
First Roles
In South Wales, she earned her bachelor's degree in law and theater arts, then decided to continue studying acting, hoping to become a dramatic actress. But life had other plans. Rebel became a scholarship recipient and participant in The Second City comedy theater's new project in New York, then went on to host and appear in popular Australian shows ("Pizza," "The Wedge," and others). In 2008, she wrote the screenplay for the sitcom "Bogan Pride," in which she played the lead role.Hollywood Career
After gaining recognition in her home country, Wilson, Australia's "proud fat girl," headed to Hollywood, where she signed with the William Morris Endeavor agency and landed her first major role in Paul Feig's comedy "Bridesmaids." Her charming Brynn was a hit, even though the film featured a more experienced "fat girl" actress, Melissa McCarthy.
Next, Rebel appeared in the third installment of Ben Stiller's "Night at the Museum" as museum security guard Tilly. Then came the romantic comedy "How to Be Single" by Christian Ditter, where Rebel played Robin, and the action comedy "The Brothers Grimsby" by Louis Leterrier, where the actress played Dawnie, the wife of one of the main characters. On set, Wilson worked alongside Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong.
In May 2022, Rebel starred in the comedy "Senior Year." Her character wakes up from a 20-year coma and returns to high school.
Directorial Debut
Wilson also picked up a new skill along the way. After appearing in the drama "The Almond and the Seahorse" (2022), where she played her first dramatic role as an archaeologist whose life falls apart due to her husband's illness, the actress decided to try directing.Her debut was the Australian musical "The Deb" – the story of a school outcast hoping to transform her life at the prom. But the film's journey to the big screen proved rocky.
Despite all the drama, "The Deb" still made it to the Toronto Film Festival and even served as the closing film on September 15, 2024.
Memoirs
In April 2024, Wilson's autobiography "Rebel Rising" hit shelves and caused quite a stir. The actress didn't hold back about working with Sacha Baron Cohen during the 2016 filming of "The Brothers Grimsby." She claimed her co-star behaved inappropriately and pressured her into questionable scenes.Baron Cohen denied all allegations, and British publishers released the book with redacted pages – local defamation laws proved stricter than American ones.
The memoir also revealed a surprising personal detail – Wilson remained a virgin until age 35.
Rebel Wilson's Personal Life
Rebel was linked romantically with Matt Lucas, who everyone knows today as openly gay. But it turned out they were just friends sharing an apartment in Los Angeles.
That's also when her romance with Jacob ended. The story wasn't pretty – right before an important meeting with her boyfriend's parents, Wilson sent him a breakup text. The media wasted no time labeling the actress a femme fatale who's afraid of serious relationships.
In summer 2022, Wilson posted photos on social media with Ramona Agruma, a designer from Latvia. The press immediately started talking about an upcoming wedding, but the actress wasn't rushing to tie the knot.
Preparing for this important step took years, but even the most careful plans couldn't save the new mom from the age-old dilemma – how to balance career and family. Her salvation came from Rebel's mother, who stepped up when needed. And Ramona proved to be reliable support too.
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But the wedding saga didn't end there. In December 2024, the couple officially registered their marriage in Sydney. The ceremony was officiated by Rebel's sister, with the bride's 94-year-old grandmother as the guest of honor.
Rebel Wilson Now
By early 2024, Rebel admits she'd gained 30 pounds due to stress from her packed schedule. Writing her memoir, making her directorial debut, and navigating motherhood – it all took its toll. At year's end, the actress reflected on both the highs (her wedding, the book's success, film festival triumph) and the challenging moments.Wilson plans to bring her growing daughter to film sets – she wants the little girl to see from an early age how diverse life can be and learn to accept people as they are.
In June 2025, the comedy "The Spy Wedding" hit theaters, starring Rebel alongside Anna Camp.
The plot follows wealthy heiress Betsy (Camp) as she prepares for her wedding. The family estate buzzes with preparations for the grand celebration. However, the guest of honor – the bride's close friend Sam (Wilson) – has fallen from grace. Instead of joining the wedding prep, she's acting suspiciously. Betsy and the other guests have no idea that Sam is actually a seasoned intelligence agent.
On the final night of shooting, we had a horrific incident: during a fight scene, I accidentally got hit in the face with a prop gun. This wasn't supposed to happen – it broke my nose and I was rushed to the hospital... Now I have something in common with Tom Cruise and Daniel Craig
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