Summary : Rebel Rising: A Memoir by Rebel Wilson

Rebel Rising: A Memoir by Rebel Wilson is a raw and honest account of the Australian actress's journey to Hollywood success. The memoir, which was released in the U.S. on April 4, has been highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. However, its publication has been delayed in Australia and the U.K. due to legal reasons.

The memoir delves into Wilson's personal struggles, including her weight loss journey and her experiences with infertility. Wilson has been open about her weight loss journey, revealing that she lost 80 pounds in 2020 during a "year of health." She made the decision to lose weight after a doctor told her she would have a better chance of successful IVF treatment. However, not everyone was happy with her choice. "The agency liked me fat because they got hundreds of thousands of dollars in commission for each film where I played the fat Rebel Wilson, star of Pitch Perfect," she said in a recent interview.

Wilson's memoir also touches on her experiences with fertility and motherhood. In the book, she reveals that she had a baby via a surrogate and discusses her sexuality.

Despite the controversy surrounding the book's release, "Rebel Rising" has been well-received by fans and critics alike. The memoir delves into Wilson's personal struggles, including her struggles with weight and infertility, and her experiences working with some of the industry's biggest stars.

One of the most talked-about sections of the memoir is Wilson's account of her on-set experience with Sacha Baron Cohen in the 2016 film, "The Brothers Grimsby." In the memoir, Wilson claims that Baron Cohen made her uncomfortable by repeatedly asking her to appear nude in the film, despite her "no nudity" rule. She also alleges that he urged her to stick a finger up his rear end as they were filming an "extra scene."

Baron Cohen has denied Wilson's allegations, saying they are contradicted by evidence. However, Wilson has stood by her claims, stating that she will not be silenced. The allegations have sparked a larger conversation about the treatment of women in the entertainment industry and have been linked to the recent split between Baron Cohen and his wife of 14 years, Isla Fisher.

"Rebel Rising" is a powerful and inspiring memoir that delves into Wilson's personal struggles and career. Despite the controversy surrounding the book's release, it is a must-read for fans of Wilson and anyone interested in the entertainment industry. The memoir offers a raw and honest account of Wilson's experiences in Hollywood, including her struggles with weight and infertility, and her experiences working with some of the industry's biggest stars.