Who is Rebel Wilson?
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actor, comedian and writer from Sydney, known for playing Fat Amy in the Pitch Perfect films and for her role in Bridesmaids.
Wilson grew up in Sydney and studied law at the University of New South Wales. She began her career in Australian comedy and television, appearing in Pizza and creating and starring in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride.
She moved to Hollywood and appeared as Kristen Wiig's strange roommate Brynn in Bridesmaids in 2011. Her breakthrough came as Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect in 2012, a role she reprised in two sequels.
Comedy career
Her other films include Isn't It Romantic, Jojo Rabbit and The Hustle. She also starred in Australian and American television and hosted the Australian version of LOL: Last One Laughing.
In 2024, she made her feature directing debut with The Deb, a musical comedy set in country New South Wales.
Wilson is known for her bold, self-deprecating humour and quick improvisation, and she has spoken publicly about health and wellbeing. She has written a memoir, Rebel Rising.
Did You Know?
Wilson has said she was inspired to pursue acting after experiencing a vivid dream while ill with malaria in Africa.