I interviewed Rebel Wilson recently, and you know what struck me about her in real life? That she's really really nice, and she's extremely funny. During our brief chat I didn't feel the need to ask her age, because we were there to talk about more important things like her incredible movie career, her co-workers, and life as a comedy actress.
But maybe I should have asked, 'Hi Rebel, forget Pitch Perfect 2, how old are you REALLY?'
The Australian actress - who, let's face it, has owned Hollywood comedy in recent years - has been the talk of the internet the past 24 hours. Why? Because she has - according to Women's Day - lied about her age, and her name.
A number of Australian media organisations seem determined to 'out' Wilson for her real age - they've even interviewed Rebel's old school friends and published retro yearbook photos. Nice, guys. Real nice.
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The actress herself tweeted out about the story yesterday, and accused the Australian media of "tall poppy syndrome", which if you're not aware, means: a perceived tendency to discredit or disparage those who have achieved notable wealth or prominence in public life.
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As you can see, Rebel Wilson NAILED her response, but why is it - with celebrities especially - that we have to 'knock them down a peg or two'? It happened to Zoella during the ghost writer book-gate drama-rama, and we've seen it with Britney and, well, everyone. Can't we just let successful women (and men) enjoy their success? And celebrate their success with them?
I think we should just let Rebel do what she does best? Be her funny, warm, lovely self. Twitter agrees with me, too.
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GLAMOUR is Team Rebel - how about you?
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Watch my interview with Rebel, below...
