Childhood and Education Journey of Rebel Wilson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 5, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Rebel Wilson. A timeline of key moments.

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

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.

1997: Completion of Higher School Certificate

In 1997, Rebel Wilson completed her Higher School Certificate, achieving a high ranking and excelling in Food Technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.