Rebel Wilson, the Australian actress, has recently voiced her grievances against Sacha Baron Cohen, the British actor and comedian. She accused him of attempting to block her from featuring him in a chapter of her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising.” Through an Instagram post on Sunday, Wilson explicitly singled out her co-star from “The Brothers Grimsby” as the subject she intends to write about, referring to him as “the a–hole” in her book.
Wilson asserted her determination not to be intimidated or silenced, emphasizing her plan to candidly depict her interactions with Cohen in a specific chapter of her memoir. Previously, Wilson discussed the prevalence of a “no a–hole policy” among seasoned industry professionals in Hollywood on Instagram.
Recalling her own experiences, she mentioned encountering someone she deemed a “massive a–hole,” which prompted her to establish a similar policy. She disclosed that Chapter 23 of her memoir would delve into her encounters with this individual.
In response to Wilson’s allegations, a spokesperson for Sacha Baron Cohen vehemently denied them, labeling them as “demonstrably false.” The representative provided a statement to NBC News, emphasizing that extensive evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from individuals involved in the production of “The Brothers Grimsby,” contradicts Wilson’s claims.
Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen co-starred in the 2016 film “The Brothers Grimsby,” portraying a couple with nine children. Wilson’s memoir, titled “Rebel Rising,” is scheduled for release on April 2nd.
Additionally, a representative for Sacha Baron Cohen responded to the allegations, stating, “While we acknowledge the significance of speaking out, these claims, which are demonstrably false, are directly refuted by thorough and detailed evidence. This evidence includes contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness testimonies from individuals present before, during, and after the production of ‘The Brothers Grimsby’.”