Rebel Wilson Opens Up About Weight-Loss Journey and Hollywood’s Reaction
In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, Rebel Wilson shared details about her weight-loss journey, revealing that she had tried the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic. The actress, who has lost approximately 80 pounds since 2020, spoke about the various methods she used to achieve her transformation.
Wilson mentioned that while Ozempic was briefly part of her weight-loss journey, she is no longer taking it. She emphasized the importance of focusing on both physical and mental health to achieve her goals. The actress also discussed the initial reluctance from people in Hollywood to encourage her weight loss, as they feared it would impact her career playing “the funny fat girl.”
The actress shared that she wasn’t dealing with her emotions properly and was using food as a coping mechanism. After addressing her mental health concerns with a doctor, Wilson saw significant changes in her weight. She also pursued weight loss to improve her chances at IVF and welcomed a baby girl in 2022.
Wilson expressed that she is now at a weight she feels comfortable with, describing herself as “still curvy and solid.” She emphasized the importance of young women embracing their natural bodies and not obsessing over unrealistic standards.
In addition to her weight-loss journey, Wilson also opened up about her experience working with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen on the film “The Brothers Grimsby.” She felt disrespected on set and believed her weight was used against her for comedic purposes. Wilson detailed her experience in her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising,” where she addresses the challenges she faced in Hollywood.
Despite facing backlash for speaking out about her experience, Wilson remains determined to share her story in the hopes of empowering other women to stand up against mistreatment. “Rebel Rising” is set to be released on April 2, where Wilson will delve deeper into her journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
