History of Rebel Wilson in Timeline
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian, and producer. She started her career in Australia with appearances in comedy series like 'Pizza' and 'The Wedge', and created 'Bogan Pride'. Wilson gained international recognition after moving to the United States, where she starred in popular comedy films like 'Bridesmaids' and 'A Few Best Men'.
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1966: Death of Walt Disney
In 1966, Walt Disney, who Rebel Wilson's grandmother claimed was married to her great-aunt Lillian Disney, passed away.
March 1980: Rebel Wilson's Birth
In March 1980, Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson, originally named Melanie Elizabeth Bownds, was born.
1988: Original Release of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
In 2019, Rebel Wilson starred in The Hustle, a female-centred remake of the 1988 comedy film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
1997: Completion of Higher School Certificate
In 1997, Rebel Wilson completed her Higher School Certificate, achieving a high ranking and excelling in Food Technology.
2002: The Westie Monologues
In 2002, Rebel Wilson wrote, starred in, and produced her stage musical, The Westie Monologues, in Sydney, gaining public attention.
2003: Early TV Roles
In 2003, Rebel Wilson began her television career with a role in the SBS comedy series Pizza.
2003: Move to New York
In 2003, Rebel Wilson moved to New York after winning the ATYP International scholarship funded by Nicole Kidman.
2004: Telstra Advertisements
From 2004 to 2005, Rebel Wilson played a mad schoolgirl in a series of Telstra advertisements shown during Australian Idol.
2005: Telstra Advertisements
From 2004 to 2005, Rebel Wilson played a mad schoolgirl in a series of Telstra advertisements shown during Australian Idol.
2006: Role in The Wedge
In 2006, Rebel Wilson appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge.
2007: Appearance in The Wedge and Ghost Rider
In 2007, Rebel Wilson appeared in The Wedge and the feature film Ghost Rider.
2007: Role in Ghost Rider
In 2007, Rebel Wilson had a role in the film Ghost Rider.
2008: Bogan Pride and Monster House
In 2008, Rebel Wilson created, wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride on SBS One and also starred in the improvisational Nine Network series Monster House.
2008: Bogan Pride
In 2008, Rebel Wilson wrote, produced, and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride.
2009: University Graduation
In 2009, Rebel Wilson graduated from the University of New South Wales with Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance Studies) and Bachelor of Laws degrees.
2009: Tropfest Award and TV Appearances
In 2009, Rebel Wilson won the Tropfest Best Actress award for her role in the film Bargain. She made appearances on Thank God You're Here and Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation.
January 2010: Move to the United States
In January 2010, Rebel Wilson moved to the United States and signed with William Morris Endeavor.
2010: Co-hosting ARIA Music Awards
In 2010, Rebel Wilson co-hosted the ARIA Music Awards and performed at Variety's Power of Comedy event.
July 2011: Spokesperson for Jenny Craig
In July 2011, Rebel Wilson became a spokesperson for weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig in Australia.
August 2011: Cast in Bachelorette
In August 2011, Rebel Wilson replaced Casey Wilson in the film Bachelorette.
2011: Breakthrough in Comedy Films
In 2011, Rebel Wilson moved to the United States and appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men.
2011: The Amazing Race Australia Appearance
In 2011, Rebel Wilson's siblings, Liberty and Ryot, appeared on the first season of The Amazing Race Australia.
2011: Filming A Few Best Men
In early 2011, Rebel Wilson filmed A Few Best Men at Fox Studios Australia. She was also named one of Variety magazine's "Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2011".
January 2012: Weight Loss Announcement
In January 2012, Rebel Wilson told The Daily Telegraph that she had lost 10 kilograms (22 lb) since signing up to the Jenny Craig program.
January 2012: Announcement of Super Fun Night
In January 2012, it was announced that Rebel Wilson would be writing and starring in Super Fun Night, a comedy series.
September 2012: Living Together in West Hollywood
From September 2012 until 2015, Rebel Wilson and her Bridesmaids co-star, Matt Lucas, lived together in West Hollywood.
2012: Role in What to Expect When You're Expecting
In 2012, Rebel Wilson had a role in the ensemble comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting and co-starred in the indie film Struck By Lightning.
2012: Continued Film Roles and Pitch Perfect
In 2012, Rebel Wilson starred in What to Expect When You're Expecting, Struck by Lightning and Bachelorette. She also appeared in Pitch Perfect, gaining wider recognition.
February 2013: End of Agreement with Jenny Craig
In February 2013, Rebel Wilson confirmed that she had ended her agreement with Jenny Craig the previous year.
April 2013: MTV Movie Awards Hosting
On 14 April 2013, Rebel Wilson hosted the MTV Movie Awards.
October 2013: Super Fun Night Broadcast
In October 2013, the series Super Fun Night, starring Rebel Wilson, began broadcasting on ABC.
2013: Plus-Size T-Shirt Collection
In 2013, Rebel Wilson created a plus-size T-shirt collection named after her "Fat Mandi" character in The Wedge, featuring images of donuts and cupcakes.
2013: Teen Choice Awards
In 2013, Rebel Wilson won the Choice Movie Actress: Comedy award for Pitch Perfect at the Teen Choice Awards. She was also nominated for Choice Comedian.
2013: Super Fun Night Airs
In 2013, Wilson wrote and starred in 'Super Fun Night', a television sitcom that aired for one season on ABC.
2013: Comments on Physicality and Comedy
In a 2013 interview with Hunger Magazine, Rebel Wilson stated that she would make fat jokes as long as she looked like she did, because comedians have to use their physicality. She added that her agency signed her almost on the spot because they didn't have anyone like her on their books.
March 2014: Dish Network Campaign
In March 2014, Dish Network launched a marketing campaign for its Hopper DVR featuring Rebel Wilson as the voice of the animated kangaroo.
2014: Purchase of Sydney Harbourside Home
In 2014, Rebel Wilson bought a Sydney harbourside home for $3.75 million. The Victorian house, built in the 1900s, underwent renovations costing $900,000.
May 2015: Woman's Day Article Controversy
In May 2015, Australian magazine Woman's Day published a story claiming that Rebel Wilson had been misleading about her birth name, age, and upbringing.
July 2015: Support for Stricter Gun Laws
In July 2015, Rebel Wilson voiced her support for stricter American gun laws following the 2015 Lafayette shooting.
September 2015: Kung Fu Panda Casting Change
In September 2015, Rebel Wilson was replaced by Kate Hudson in the voice cast for Kung Fu Panda 3.
2015: End of Living Arrangement
From September 2012 until 2015, Rebel Wilson and her Bridesmaids co-star, Matt Lucas, lived together in West Hollywood.
2015: Confirmation of Birth Date and Name; Career Impact
In 2015, Rebel Wilson's true birth date and birth name of Melanie were confirmed through business records obtained by The Sydney Morning Herald. Wilson continued to claim a relationship to Walt Disney despite lacking evidence. Following this, Wilson was allegedly "sacked from two DreamWorks animations" and "missed out on movie roles during 2015 and 2016".
2015: Settlement on Balmain Investment Apartment
In 2015, Wilson settled on a two-bedroom Balmain investment apartment, which was a conversion of a historic mansion. She paid $1.88 million off the plan for the apartment.
February 2016: Appearances and BAFTA Presentation
In February 2016, Rebel Wilson appeared in the comedy How to Be Single and presented the nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the 69th British Academy Film Awards.
May 2016: Defamation Suit Filed
On 16 May 2016, Rebel Wilson stated that print and online articles in Woman's Day, the Australian Women's Weekly, NW and OK! magazines made her out to be a serial liar. She filed a defamation writ in the Supreme Court of Victoria, claiming her reputation and credit had suffered and she had been humiliated and embarrassed. She also claimed special damages for missed roles.
June 2016: The Little Mermaid Concert
In June 2016, Rebel Wilson appeared as Ursula in an all-star concert version of The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl.
August 2016: West End Debut in Guys and Dolls
From 28 June to August 2016, Rebel Wilson made her West End debut in the musical Guys and Dolls as Miss Adelaide, receiving positive reviews.
2016: Career Impact from Controversy
During 2015 and 2016, as a result of controversy around her background, Rebel Wilson "missed out on movie roles during 2015 and 2016".
2016: Comments on Body Image in Comedy
In 2016, Rebel Wilson stated that she felt bigger girls did better in comedy because they are easier to laugh at and she used that to her advantage.
June 2017: Planned Use of Defamation Damages
In June 2017, Rebel Wilson tweeted that any dollars she received in her defamation case would go to charity, scholarships, or invested into the Aussie film industry to provide jobs.
June 2017: Jury Rules in Wilson's Favor
On 15 June 2017, a six-person jury ruled in Rebel Wilson's favour, finding that publisher Bauer Media Group had wrongly painted the actress as a serial liar and that publishing the articles was likely to have caused harm to her career.
September 2017: Awarded Defamation Damages
On 13 September 2017, Rebel Wilson was awarded approximately A$4,500,000 in damages in her defamation case.
2017: Pitch Perfect Series Conclusion
In 2017, Rebel Wilson concluded her role in the 'Pitch Perfect' film series.
2017: Plus-Sized Clothing Line
In 2017, Rebel Wilson launched a plus-sized clothing range called Rebel Wilson x Angels following a collaboration with Torrid.
2017: Pitch Perfect 3
In 2017, Rebel Wilson reprised her role in the sequels Pitch Perfect 3.
May 2018: Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert
In May 2018, Rebel Wilson played LeFou in a production of Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Australia for the first time.
June 2018: Bauer Media Wins Appeal
On 14 June 2018, Bauer Media won its appeal in the defamation case; the damages were reduced to $600,000, and Rebel Wilson was ordered to repay more than A$4,000,000 of the initial settlement. She also had to cover 80% of what Bauer spent on its appeal.
July 2018: Wilson Appeals Against Decision
On 11 July 2018, Rebel Wilson announced her intention to appeal against the decision and lodged an appeal with the High Court.
November 2018: High Court Refuses Appeal Application
On 16 November 2018, the High Court refused Rebel Wilson's application for appeal in the defamation case.
2019: Starring in Romatic and The Hustle
In 2019, Rebel Wilson starred in two comedies: Isn't It Romantic, released in February, and The Hustle, released in May. She also appeared in the drama series Les Norton and the films Jojo Rabbit and Cats.
2019: Lead Roles in Comedies
In 2019, Rebel Wilson took on her first lead roles in the comedies Isn't It Romantic and The Hustle, and also had a supporting role in the comedy-drama Jojo Rabbit.
November 2020: Completion of "Year of Health"
By November 2020, Rebel Wilson had completed her "year of health", successfully losing 60 pounds (27 kg). She stated that while she had always been confident, she now felt "super confident".
May 2022: Release of Senior Year on Netflix
In May 2022, Rebel Wilson starred in the Netflix comedy film Senior Year, playing a woman who returns to high school after waking from a 20-year coma.
June 2022: Public Revelation of Same-Sex Relationship
In June 2022, Rebel Wilson publicly came out on Instagram, revealing her relationship with Ramona Agruma. She stated that she was looking for a "Disney Prince" but found her "Disney Princess" instead, pre-empting an article that would have outed her. This article was to be published by Andrew Hornery of The Sydney Morning Herald.
September 2022: First non-comedy film role in The Almond and the Seahorse
In September 2022, Wilson appeared in her first non-comedy film role in The Almond and the Seahorse, an adaptation of Kaite O'Reilly's stage play of the same name.
November 2022: Birth of First Child
In November 2022, Rebel Wilson announced on Instagram the birth of her first child, a daughter, who was born via surrogacy.
2022: Starring in Senior Year
In 2022, Rebel Wilson starred in and produced the Netflix comedy film Senior Year.
February 2023: Engagement to Ramona Agruma
In a tweet on 19 February 2023, Rebel Wilson confirmed her engagement to Ramona Agruma.
September 2023: Start of production for 'The Deb'
Production began in September 2023 for 'The Deb', a musical comedy film set in the Australian outback, directed by Wilson.
April 2024: Publication of Rebel Rising Memoir
In April 2024, Rebel Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, was published and garnered attention for her account of discomfort on the set of Grimsby and Sacha Baron Cohen's alleged inappropriate behavior, which he has denied. Due to legal concerns, significant portions of the chapter related to this incident were redacted for the UK.
September 2024: Wedding in Italy
On 28 September 2024, Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma married in Italy.
December 2024: Wedding in Australia
On 29 December 2024, Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma married again in Australia.
2024: Instagram Posts Alleging Harassment Withdrawal
In Instagram posts in 2024, Rebel Wilson alleged that an actor in her film 'The Deb' had accused a producer of harassment but then withdrawn the accusation in exchange for career benefits.
September 2025: Appearance in Bi-ray music video
In September 2025, Rebel Wilson appeared in the Bi-ray music video "Butterfly (Narrative Version)" directed by Yoshiki.
December 2025: Expecting Another Daughter
In December 2025, Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma announced that they are expecting another daughter.
2025: Continuing Instagram Posts Alleging Harassment Withdrawal
In Instagram posts in 2025, Rebel Wilson continued to allege that an actor in her film 'The Deb' had accused a producer of harassment but then withdrawn the accusation in exchange for career benefits.
April 2026: Defamation Suit at Federal Court
In April 2026, Rebel Wilson was subject to a defamation suit at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, lodged by an actor in Wilson's film The Deb.
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