Bio
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress, writer, entrepreneur and stand-up comedian best known for her starring role as Fat Amy, a comedic and eccentric member of the Bellas from Tasmania, in the 2012 comedy film Pitch Perfect.
She also has a starring role as Kimmie Boubier, a junior attorney who gets a big promotion and decides it is time to take a traditional party with her girlfriends to the next level, in the television sitcom Super Fun Night. She also created the show and is an executive producer and writer on it.
Wilson first broke out with her memorable role as Kristen Wiig's hilarious roommate, Brynn, in Judd Apatow's blockbuster sensation, Bridesmaids. Although her character only had a few scenes, she left audiences everywhere curious and wanting to see more of the young Australian.
Hot off the success of Bridesmaids, Wilson embarked on a number of exciting new projects. In January 2013, her film Bachelorette, also starring Kirsten Dunst and Isla Fisher, premiered at Sundance.
Her role as Fat Amy in the comedy Pitch Perfect also received critical acclaim. Wilson was also seen in Michael Bay's Pain and Gain, alongside Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson.
As host of the MTV Movie Awards, Wilson also wrote the show, which saw an impressive rise in ratings. She was recently named to UK Glamour's "Women of the Year" and was featured on their cover.
Her parents named her after a girl who sang at their wedding and her birthday is 3 February.