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☆ U.K. Publisher Redacts Passage of Rebel Wilson’s Memoir
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Remy Tumin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The British publisher of the actress Rebel Wilson’s memoir has redacted a portion of the book that details allegations of inappropriate behavior by Sacha Baron Cohen. In the memoir, “Rebel Rising,” Wilson, known for her comic roles in “Bridesmaids” and “Pitch Perfect,” candidly details her struggles with weight loss, sexuality and money. A representative for Baron Cohen has denied Wilson’s account. But Harper Collins, her publisher in the United Kingdom, redacted passages from a page of the memoir, images released by Getty showed. A spokesperson for Harper Collins confirmed the redaction in a statement to The Guardian.

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☆ Rebel Wilson broke down how she went from earning $3,500 in 'Bridesmaids' to $10 million in 'Pitch Perfect 3' six years later
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rebel Wilson said in her memoir that her paycheck rose from $3,500 to $10 million in six years. AdvertisementRebel Wilson said she went from earning $3,500 for a small role in "Bridesmaids" to making $10 million for a lead role in "Pitch Perfect 3" six years later. Wilson said the success of 'Pitch Perfect' helped her negotiate higher paychecksRebel Wilson in "Pitch Perfect." (L-R) Chrissie Fit, Anna Camp, Kelley Jakle, Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Ester Dean in "Pitch Perfect 3." Representatives of the producers of "Pitch Perfect 3" did not respond to a comment request from Business Insider.

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☆ Rebel Wilson said Universal Pictures wanted to get rid of the original 'Pitch Perfect' cast for third film because they were 'too old'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rebel Wilson said the studio wanted to get rid of the original cast for "Pitch Perfect 3." AdvertisementRebel Wilson said Universal Pictures wanted to replace the original "Pitch Perfect" cast with younger actors because they were "too old." The Australian star plays "Fat Amy," one of the Barden Bellas in the "Pitch Perfect" trilogy. "Pitch Perfect 2" made $287 million according to Box Office Mojo, and it earned more than the original film in the first five days of release, per The Wrap. AdvertisementWilson also noted that her housekeeper's niece happened to be in a research group to ask the public what they'd want to see in "Pitch Perfect 3."

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☆ Rebel Wilson says she was contractually obligated to remain overweight while she filmed the 'Pitch Perfect' movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rebel Wilson told The Sunday Times she was contractually required to stay overweight for "Pitch Perfect" movies. The actor chose to "get healthy" at the end of 2019, and her weight loss was highly publicized. Despite her successful career, Wilson said she received more attention for her weight loss than any of her movie roles. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRebel Wilson said she was contractually obligated to remain overweight while filming the "Pitch Perfect" movies.

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☆ A complete timeline of Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen's feud over the claims about him in her memoir
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A chapter of Rebel Wilson's memoir is about her claims that Sacha Baron Cohen harassed her on set. AdvertisementRebel Wilson's memoir, "Rebel Rising," features a chapter about her experiences with Sacha Baron Cohen while they were filming the action comedy "The Brothers Grimsby." In 2014, Rebel Wilson said Sacha Baron Cohen asked her to put a finger in his butt while filming a scene for 'The Brothers Grimsby'Rebel Wilson as Dawn and Sacha Baron Cohen as Nobby in "The Brothers Grimsby." Rebel Wilson has been extremely consistent over the past decade in talking about what she experienced with Sacha Baron Cohen. The 'asshole' I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is: Sacha Baron Cohen."

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☆ Rebel Wilson says Sacha Baron Cohen pressured her to go naked on set and sprung a lewd scene on her, which the 'Borat' actor denies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRebel Wilson has said Sacha Baron Cohen pressured her to get naked while filming the 2016 movie "The Brothers Grimsby" and also asked her to perform a lewd scene without prior consent. On Tuesday, People published an excerpt from "Rebel Rising," in which the actor alleges that Cohen frequently asked her to go nude in "The Brothers Grimsby." AdvertisementWilson says it was 'karma' that 'The Brothers Grimsby' bombed at the box officeAccording to Forbes, "The Brothers Grimsby" had a budget of $35 million. "The movie bombed, which to me was karma enough," Wilson wrote. Representatives for Wilson and Cohen didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from BI regarding the excerpt.

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☆ Rebel Wilson hopes to spread a ‘positive message’ by sharing she lost her virginity in her mid-30s
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rebel Wilson is hoping to help young people feel empowered when it comes to sex and intimacy by revealing that she lost her virginity at the age of 35. “You obviously don’t have to wait until you’re in your thirties like me, but you shouldn’t feel pressure as a young person,” she said. Describing herself as a “late bloomer,” Wilson told the magazine that she would fib to her friends that she “did it just to get it over with” while in her 20s, or simply leave the room when the topic would come up. Had she been born 20 years later, she said, “I probably would’ve explored my sexuality more. In February 2023, Wilson became engaged to clothing designer Ramona Agruma at Disneyland.

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☆ Sacha Baron Cohen’s representative responds to Rebel Wilson claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rebel Wilson is claiming Sacha Baron Cohen has tried to stop the release of her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising.”Wilson and Baron Cohen starred together “The Brothers Grimsby” in 2016. “I will not be bullied or silenced with high priced lawyer or PR crisis managers,” Wilson wrote on her Instagram stories on Monday. “The ‘a**hole’ that I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is Sacha Baron Cohen.”Without naming Baron Cohen, Wilson had previously written on social media: “He’s trying to stop press coming out about my new book. But the book WILL come out and you will all know the truth.”In her posts, Wilson did not specify what she wrote about Baron Cohen. In a 2016 interview with UK Marie Claire, Wilson spoke about Baron Cohen wanting her to film a nude scene in “The Brothers Grimsby,” which she declined.

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☆ Rebel Wilson says 'Borat' star Sacha Baron Cohen 'bullied' her with lawyers after she revealed plans to expose a male star in her memoir
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha Baron Cohen threatened her with lawyers over her memoir. Wilson and Cohen starred in the 2014 action comedy, "The Brothers Grimsby." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Pitch Perfect" star Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha Baron Cohen used lawyers to threaten her over her upcoming memoir, "Rebel Rising," after she said she would expose a male co-star. Last week, Wilson said that one chapter would expose the behavior of a male actor that she had previously worked with.

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☆ Rebel Wilson says male star she plans to expose in her upcoming memoir is 'trying to threaten' her and has 'hired a crisis PR manager'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Rebel Wilson is releasing a book about her life titled "Rebel Rising" in April. Wilson has claimed the unnamed star has "hired a crisis PR manager and lawyers." AdvertisementRebel Wilson said that a Hollywood star is "trying to threaten" her because she intends to name and shame them about their behavior in her new memoir. Rebel Wilson/Instagram (@rebelwilson)In the post, Rebel wrote: "I wrote about an asshole in my book. Related storiesShe added that he had "hired a crisis PR manager and lawyers" and that he was "trying to stop press coming out about my book."

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☆ Rebel Wilson opens up about regaining 30 pounds amid work stress but says she's 'proud' of the work she's been doing
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rebel Wilson opened up about regaining 30 pounds after her weight-loss journey in 2020. The "Pitch Perfect" actress attributed her recent weight gain to a stressful work schedule. AdvertisementRebel Wilson is being transparent about regaining weight after her 2020 weight-loss journey, during which she lost nearly 80 pounds. Wilson lost 77 pounds in 2020, which she dubbed her "Year of Health"Rebel Wilson in May 2022. Wilson has said she's largely been able to maintain her weight over the years, but regaining weight doesn't define her.

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☆ Rebel Wilson says she ‘lost focus’ on her health and regained 30 lbs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rebel Wilson has been open about her weight loss and now she’s sharing about regaining some of it. “I’m really proud of the work I’ve been doing on new movies and my memoir, it’s just been a LOT and I’ve lost focus on my healthy lifestyle. Anyone else going through the same thing?”Wilson declared 2020 to be her “Year of Health,” posting updates about her workout routine and weight loss on her verified Instagram account. She later said told the BBC that she didn’t always feel supported in her health journey. “I got a lot of pushback from my own team actually, here in Hollywood, when I said, ‘OK, I’m going to do this year of health, I feel like I’m really going to physically transform and change my life’,” she said.

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☆ Rebel Wilson announces birth of baby via surrogate
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Gina Vivinetto | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Rebel Wilson announced the birth of her first child, welcomed via surrogate, on Instagram Monday“Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate. I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!” Wilson, 42, wrote next to a picture of baby Royce in a onesie. The Australian actor went on to thank her “gorgeous surrogate” for helping her become a mom. Wilson concluded her post by saying she can’t wait to dote on little “Roycie.”“I am ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable. “Thanks for the well-wishes, but we are NOT engaged,” Wilson wrote in her Instagram Story, alongside a now-vanished photo of the couple at Disneyland in California.

[1/2] Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 8, 2022 Rebel Wilson is seen in the stands during the match REUTERS/Mike Segar/File PhotoNov 7 (Reuters) - Actor Rebel Wilson introduced the world to her newborn daughter Royce Lillian on Instagram on Monday. Wilson's baby girl was born via surrogate and the 42-year-old star was thrilled to share the news with her fans on the social media platform. “Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!" said Wilson, who is in a relationship with fashion designer Ramona Agruma. Thank you for helping me start my own family, it’s an amazing gift."

☆ Rebel Wilson announces birth of her first child
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —Actress Rebel Wilson is a mom. The “Pitch Perfect” star announced on Monday the birth of daughter Royce Lillian, who was “born this past week via surrogate,” according to her verified Instagram account. “I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!” Wilson wrote. “I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, (you know who you are), this has been years in the making…but particularly wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care.”Calling the birth of her child “the best gift,” the actress also wrote that she is “ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable.”“I am learning quickly…much respect to all the Mums out there,” Wilson wrote. “Proud to be in your club.”In June, Wilson went public with the fact she was in a relationship with fashion designer Ramona Agruma.

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