Rebel Wilson

About

Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born March 2, 1980) is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer.

After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Wilson began appearing as Toula in the SBS comedy series Pizza (2003–2007, 2019) and Later appeared in the sketch comedy series The Wedge (2006–2007).

Rebel Wilson wrote, produced, and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men.

In 2012, Wilson appeared in the comedy films What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Struck by Lightning, and Bachelorette, which led to Variety naming her one of their “Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2013”.

She played the role of Fat Amy in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017) which earned her several award nominations and wins, including the MTV Movie Award  and a Teen Choice Award for . In 2016, she appeared in the films How to Be Single and Grimsby.

Wilson wrote and starred in Super Fun Night (2013), a television sitcom that aired for one season on ABC.

In 2019, Rebel Wilson starred in her first lead role as Natalie in Isn’t It Romantic. She also appeared as Penny Rust in The Hustle and Jennyanydots in Cats.

For playing Fraulein Rahm in the film Jojo Rabbit (2019), Wilson was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award .