Pitch Perfect star, Rebel Wilson has revealed some shocking details in her new memoir. From speaking about Sacha Baren Cohen and Adele to now exposing her Talent Agency.
In the new memoir, Wilson writes that her talent agency “liked me fat because they got hundreds of thousands of dollars in commission for each film where I played the fat funny girl,” Vanity Fair reported. Even though her agency was against it, Wilson still made the decision to lose weight. In a previous interview with The New York Times she also shared that some of her fans turned on her when she began to lose weight. “Some were like, ‘Oh, we don’t think she’s funny anymore,’ or, ‘Now she’s lost me as a fan because I can’t relate to her anymore,’” Wilson said. “But I think if they read the book they’ll understand my journey with weight and health. Obviously I have a sweet tooth. That’s my vice. And in times of stress, I’d been dealing with it by eating. I don’t think that will ever, ever go away.”
In the memoir, Wilson is very open about how much money she was able to land for some of the big roles that she’s known for. She also explained in the book how she was able to get $10 million for “Pitch Perfect 3” when Universal Pictures offered her less. “Universal Studios are incredible, but did they make a ton of money from the ‘Pitch Perfect’ movies? Yes,” Wilson said. “So despite me absolutely loving all those folks at Universal, did I use that leverage to my advantage? Yes. And in the 11th hour, I go, ‘You know, that’s a lovely offer of $9 million. But I need one more to make it 10.’ That’s a big milestone when you’re an actor. To receive an eight-figure offer, for a woman, is huge. Sometimes women don’t like to talk about that. Whereas I don’t think the guys have any issues saying they get $20 million a movie.”
In addition to her work in film, Wilson has also made a name for herself on the stage. In 2015, she made her Broadway debut in the musical “Guys and Dolls,” in which she played the role of Miss Adelaide to critical acclaim. She has also appeared in several other stage productions, including “The Little Mermaid Live!” and “Cinderella.”
Wilson is known for her comedic timing, larger-than-life personality, and willingness to take risks in her performances. She has not been afraid to poke fun at her own weight or appearance, and has used her unique sense of humor to tackle difficult subjects with grace and wit.
In addition to her work in front of the camera, Wilson has also found success behind the scenes as a writer and producer. She co-wrote and produced the film “The Hustle” in 2019, in which she also starred alongside Anne Hathaway. She has also been involved in several other film and television projects as a writer and producer.
Wilson’s career continues to go from strength to strength, with several projects in the pipeline including the upcoming film “Senior Year” in which she will star and produce. She has proven herself to be a versatile and
talented performer, and her comedic chops have made her a fan favorite among audiences around the world.
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