Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with Sacha Baron Cohen text redacted

The life story of Rebel Wilson, an Australian actress, has hit the shelves in the UK. However, a controversial part of the book has been removed.

The release of Rebel Rising caused a major uproar in the United States in recent weeks, all due to Wilson's accusations directed at Sacha Baron Cohen, the well-known actor who played Borat.

On Thursday, the British version of the book was released with censored content that is thought to be connected to him.

A message was placed on the page indicating that the removal was done "because of the characteristics of the legal system in England and Wales".

A representative for Baron Cohen expressed that the edited portions were a "definite win" and once again affirmed that Wilson's accusations were "easily proven untrue".

A representative from HarperCollins, a publishing company, has informed BBC News that they will be releasing the entirety of the document. However, certain parts of one specific page will be omitted in the UK version due to legal reasons. Additionally, there will be some minor parts redacted and an explanation will be provided to readers.

The mentioned parts are just a tiny aspect of a wider tale and we can't wait for the audience to learn about Rebel's narrative once the book is launched.

According to a representative for Baron Cohen who spoke to BBC News, the chapter about Rebel Wilson in the book was not checked for accuracy before it was published by Harper Collins. However, once they were provided with proof that Wilson's claims were untrue, Harper Collins made the wise decision to remove them.

It is illegal to print lies in the UK and Australia, and this is not just a unique aspect as Ms. Wilson stated, but a longstanding legal rule.

The declaration portrayed the blackouts as an "obvious success for Sacha Baron Cohen," appending that what Wilson asserted was "proven to be untrue" and a "pathetic attempt" to promote literature.

The British edition has more parts where they have made changes or removed information, but these changes are not as big and usually only have a sentence or two taken out.

News has surfaced that the section dedicated to Baron Cohen in the book has been removed completely, but only in Australia and New Zealand. As a result, the version of the book released in those regions has been the most heavily censored of all the published editions.

Wilson shared her unpleasant encounter collaborating with Baron Cohen for the movie Grimsby in the initial version of her autobiography.

Baron Cohen has strongly argued that he has done nothing wrong. The legal team of the British comedian has stated before that the proof clearly demonstrates that the claims made by his accuser are completely unfounded and are simply being used as a means to advertise her book in a dishonest way.

His lawyers have presented evidence to support his claim, which includes a video clip, emails, portions of the script, and statements from producers and crew members involved in the disputed scene.

Earlier this month, a representative for Baron Cohen released a statement expressing that they acknowledged the significance of acknowledging and sharing one's thoughts and opinions. However, the statement also went on to state that the accusations made against Baron Cohen were incorrect and had no basis in reality. They added that there were numerous pieces of evidence available that could discredit these claims, including records, videos, and statements from individuals who were present during the making of The Brothers Grimsby.

The Daily Mail shared a video excerpt from one of Wilson's scenes as she explained. Wilson said that the publication of the "unapproved and deceptive" footage was "harassing and causing me to doubt my own reality".

The entire book has not gotten favorable feedback from critics based in Britain.

The review given by Emily Watkins of iNews was not very good, as she described the external aspect of it as being "distracting" due to its poor writing.

"When someone decides to read a book written by a celebrity, they don't necessarily have high expectations for the quality of the writing. However, I regret to say that the writing style of Rebel Rising tends to be disruptive and takes away from the reading experience," she expressed.

Watkins expressed disappointment regarding the "clangers" mentioned in the book, as it overshadows the intriguing life story of Wilson and her compelling voice.

She ended by saying: "Even though I had some complaints about how it was written, there is no doubt that it feels like a chat - for followers of Wilson, Rebel Rising will be a pleasant experience, as if being across from her with a glass of wine. However, those who are not as committed readers may finish the book feeling like they need more than one strong drink."

Tim Robey, writing for The Telegraph, was equally unenthusiastic and also gave the book two stars. In his review entitled "Chunks of Rebel Wilson's book have been censored – were those the humorous parts?", he pointed out that certain parts of the book were missing.

He expressed that the UK version came across as a mishmash of feeble humor and excessive self-gratification.

According to Robey, Rebel Rising's straightforwardness can occasionally work against it. Wilson has integrated past journal entries regarding her weight changes and her resolve to shape her own future. These entries come off like Bridget Jones, but if Helen Fielding's writing had deteriorated.

Nonetheless, there is a certain courage in waving them in front of others, which is closely associated with Wilson's unfiltered persona.