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Actor

Rebel Wilson

Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born March 2, 1980) is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, she began appearing as Toula in the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) comedy series Pizza (2003–2007; 2019), and subsequently appeared in the sketch comedy series The Wedge (2006–2007). Wilson wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). The following year, she won the Tropfest best actress award for her role in Bargain and made a guest appearance in City Homicide. Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson appeared as Brynn in the feature film Bridesmaids (2011). In 2012, Wilson appeared in the 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 2012”. She also 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 for Best Breakthrough Performance and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress. In 2016, Wilson 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, she starred in her first lead role as Natalie in Isn't It Romantic, and went on to play Penny Rust in The Hustle, Jennyanydots in Cats, and Fraulein Rahm in Jojo Rabbit.

March 2, 1980 (46 years old) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

20

Movies

8

TV Shows

2007–2022

Career

'Tinsel Town' Exclusive Interview

Rebel Wilson

Highlights

Bride Hard - First Look at Rebel Wilson and Justin Hartley Hostage Scene

Bride Hard - First Look at Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky, Gigi Zumbado, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Bride Hard - First Look at Rebel Wilson as Sam Bridal Party

Bride Hard - First Look at Rebel Wilson

Known For

Jojo Rabbit

Watch on fuboTV

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Watch on HBO Max

Pitch Perfect

Watch on Pluto TV

Ghost Rider

Watch on Peacock

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Watch on Disney+

Pitch Perfect 2

Pitch Perfect 2

Watch on The Roku Channel

Filmography

Full filmography

Tinsel Town

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Bride Hard

Juliet & Romeo

Watch on Apple TV

Senior Year

Watch on Netflix

Cats

Watch on Netflix

Jojo Rabbit

Watch on fuboTV

TV Shows

All TV shows

Super Fun Night

Super Fun Night

LOL: Australia

Watch on Prime Video

Pizza

Les Norton

Pooch Perfect

Pooch Perfect

Videos

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'Tinsel Town' Exclusive Interview

'Tinsel Town' Exclusive Clip

'Bride Hard' Trailer

'Senior Year' Official Trailer

Pitch Perfect - Clip No. 1

Pitch Perfect 2 Interview - Rebel Wilson on the Physically Demanding Shoot

Rebel Wilson News

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'Tinsel Town' Interview: Kiefer Sutherland

'Tinsel Town' Interview: Kiefer Sutherland

Opening in theaters and on VOD on November 21st is the new Christmas movie ‘Tinsel Town’, which was directed by Chris Fo...

Jami Philbrick · Nov 28, 2025

Rebel Wilson to Direct Musical Movie ‘The Deb’

Rebel Wilson to Direct Musical Movie ‘The Deb’

Through her film career, Australian actor Rebel Wilson has dipped into the musical genre more than once, especially with...

Moviefone · May 26, 2023

'Cats' Behind-the-Scenes Video Reveals Taylor Swift, Idris Elba Dancing

'Cats' Behind-the-Scenes Video Reveals Taylor Swift, Idris Elba Dancing

These cats can dance!

Kelly Woo · Jul 17, 2019

The 'Cats' Movie Has Wrapped Production

The 'Cats' Movie Has Wrapped Production

The musical will hit theaters in December.

Katie Roberts · Apr 2, 2019

'The Hustle' Trailer Turns Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson Into Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

'The Hustle' Trailer Turns Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson Into Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

They are conning dirty rotten men out of their money

Kelly Woo · Feb 12, 2019

Rebel Wilson Joins 'Cats' Movie

Rebel Wilson Joins 'Cats' Movie

Pitch purrfect casting.

Katie Roberts · Nov 19, 2018

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