Rebel Wilson recently opened up about how her parent’s tumultuous marriage impacted her views on relationships in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The Australian actress and comedian, known for her roles in “Pitch Perfect” and other hit films, revealed that witnessing her father’s anger issues and her parents’ strained relationship made her wary of romantic entanglements.
Wilson shared that her mother, Sue Bownds, showed immense strength by eventually separating from her father, despite never formally divorcing him. This decision, made when Rebel was 16, was a pivotal moment in her life. Rebel praised her mother’s courage and revealed that her mother’s encouragement was crucial in her pursuing her dreams.
The memoir, “Rebel Rising: A Memoir,” details her complicated relationship with her father, who passed away in 2013, and how his negative influence contributed to her struggles with binge eating. Despite their rocky relationship, Wilson reconciled with her father before his death, recognizing his pride in her accomplishments. The actress also touched on her personal life, discussing her late-blooming sexuality and her current relationship with fashion designer Ramona Agruma, which she publicly revealed in 2022 after facing pressure from the media.
