Birth Date
March 2, 1980
Age
41 years old
Nationality
Australia
Sun Sign
Pisces
Natural hair color
Blonde
Eye color
Hazel
Height
5 ft 4 in | 162.5 cm
Net Worth
$22 Million
Body Measurements
37-31-39 in | 94-79-99 cm
Weight
75 kg | 165.5 lbs
Bra Size
36D
Shoe size
8 US | 38.5 EU
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on March 2, 1980, is an Australian actress.
Young Rebel Wilson first started performing with the Sydney Theatre Company at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, she also trained with The Second City.
She made her big screen debut in comedy film Fat Pizza (2003) in role as Toula.
She got her television debut in Australian comedy series Pizza (2003-2007) in role as Toula.
Her breakthrough performance came as Brynn in comedy film Bridesmaids (2011).
New Movies
The Almond and the Seahorse (2021) drama opposite Charlotte Gainsbourg and Celyn Jones
Best Movies
She played Fat Amy in "Pitch Perfect" franchise:
Pitch Perfect (2012) for which she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy and the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance also she was nominated for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)
She was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy for her role as Natalie in romantic comedy parody film Isn't It Romantic (2019).
She was nominated for the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress for her role as Robin in romantic comedy movie How to Be Single (2016).
She was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for her role as Fraulein Rahm in comedy drama film Jojo Rabbit (2019).
She won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her role as Jennyanydots in musical fantasy film Cats (2019).
The Brothers Grimsby (2016) action comedy opposite Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong and Isla Fisher
Bachelorette (2012) comedy with Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan and Isla Fisher
What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) romantic comedy opposite Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez and Elizabeth Banks
Pain & Gain (2013) action comedy with Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) comedy adventure opposite Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Owen Wilson
The Hustle (2019) comedy opposite Anne Hathaway, Alex Sharp and Tim Blake Nelson
TV Shows
The Wedge (2006-2007) Australian sketch show in various characters
She wrote, produced and starred in role as Jennie Cragg in Australian comedy television series Bogan Pride (2008).
Monster House (2008) Australian reality/comedy television series in role as Penelope Webb
She created and starred in role as Kimmie Boubier in ABC sitcom Super Fun Night (2013-2014).
Les Norton (2019) ABC drama series in role as Doreen Bogner and Dolores Bogner
She hosted dog grooming reality competition television program Pooch Perfect (2020) in 8 episodes.
Facts
Attended the Tara Anglican School for Girls in North Parramatta.
Graduated from the University of New South Wales (2009), with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees.
Graduated from the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) in 2003.
Has one brother, Ryot and two sisters, Liberty and Annachi Wilson Annaleise.
Has English, Irish and Welsh ancestry.
Has her own clothing line "Fat Mandi".
Enjoys rap music.
She won the Tropfest Award for Best Actress for her role as Linda in short film Bargain! (2009).
She is allergic to dogs.
She portrayed Adelaide in a musical "Guys and Dolls" (2016) at West End.
She played LeFou in a musical "Beauty and the Beast" (2018) at The Hollywood Bowl.
She voiced Raz in animated adventure comedy film Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012).
Relationships
She dated Aden Stay (2016-2017) and Mickey Gooch Jr. (2014-2015).
She started dating Jacob Busch in 2019.