Rebel Wilson

Personal context

Summary

Australian actor, comedian, writer, and producer Rebel Wilson is known for roles in Bridesmaids, the Pitch Perfect films, and Isn’t It Romantic, as well as her work creating and starring in the comedy series Super Fun Night. Her comedy often draws on body image, gender expectations, and romantic conventions. She has spoken about the lack of plus-size women in leading roles, described representation in Isn’t It Romantic as a positive goal, and said she wanted an openly gay actor cast as a gay character in the film. In 2017, she publicly shared experiences of sexual misconduct to stand with other women speaking about harassment; she has also voiced support for stricter U.S. gun laws. No public party affiliations or campaign roles are on record.