Rebel Wilson’s explosive memoir, Rebel Rising, has finally hit the shelves in the UK, but not without some controversial redactions. The 44-year-old actress, best known for her role in Pitch Perfect, spills the tea on her encounters with Sacha Baron Cohen in an entire chapter titled “Sacha Baron Cohen and Other A**holes.”
However, the UK version of the book has black lines obscuring certain claims made by Wilson about the Ali G creator. Responding to these allegations, a spokesperson for Baron Cohen stated, “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during, and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
In the film, released as Grimsby in the UK, Rebel played the character Dawn Grobham, the girlfriend of Baron Cohen’s character Nobby. The UK version of Rebel’s memoir alludes to “the worst experience of my professional life. An incident that left me feeling bullied, humiliated, and compromised.” However, due to legal restrictions in England and Wales, the details of this incident cannot be printed.
Rebel’s memoir has undergone legal changes for its UK release, resulting in differences from the original US version. The UK copy features actual black lines, redacting not only the controversial chapter but also shorter details throughout the book. Rebel clarifies that her intention is not to cancel Baron Cohen but to share an experience that made her feel “completely disrespected, which led to me treating myself with even more disrespect by eating in an extremely unhealthy way.”
In the UK edition, Rebel expresses regret over the day she met Baron Cohen, whom she once idolized. The Bridesmaids star has previously spoken out about her time filming The Brothers Grimsby, alleging that she was pressured to do nude scenes. Lawyers representing Baron Cohen vehemently deny these claims, stating that they are “demonstrably false.”
Rebel’s frustrations with Baron Cohen’s behavior were evident during her 2014 interview with Australian outlet Kiss FM. She revealed, “Every single day he’s like, ‘Rebel, can you just go naked in this scene?’ And I’m like, ‘No.’ Sacha and I have the same agent in America, and I’m like, ‘Sacha, I’m going to call our agent Sharon and tell her how much you are harassing me.'” The tension between the two stars is palpable, leaving fans eager to uncover the full story behind the black lines in Rebel Wilson’s memoir.
Rebel Wilson Opens Up About Personal Life in New Memoir
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has recently released a memoir in the UK, where she reveals intimate details about her life. In the book, she recounts an incident on the set of a film where a co-star allegedly asked her to perform a provocative act that was not in the script. Wilson declined the offer but agreed to slap the co-star on the butt instead.
The actress also shared that she lost her virginity at the age of 35 to her co-star Micky Gooch Jr. in the film “How To Be Single.” This revelation has garnered attention and sparked interest among her fans.
To promote her memoir, Wilson will be embarking on a UK tour later this month. She will be making appearances in Edinburgh, Manchester, and London. In Edinburgh and Manchester, she will be interviewed by comedian and Loose Women star Judi Love. In London, she will have a conversation with broadcaster Fearne Cotton at the iconic London Palladium.
Fans of Rebel Wilson and those interested in her personal journey will undoubtedly be eager to get their hands on her memoir. It promises to be a candid and revealing account of her life, filled with both humorous and heartfelt moments.
