Rebel Wilson’s controversial memoir is tone-deaf and obsessed with money

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When Rebel Wilson arrived in Hollywood, she had a clear goal: to become the female equivalent of Jonah Hill. She recognized a need for someone like herself, who grew up in an Australian suburb with aspirations of networking and learned from a comedy course that people enjoy laughing at those who are not desirable partners. At a meeting with Hill's agents in 2010, she expressed her belief that she could produce valuable content and hoped to gain their support for her Rebel Wilson business plan. In her new memoir Rebel Rising, she recalls the meeting and her nerves causing her to sweat.

Wilson's book stands out as a celebrity memoir that takes a different approach to the typical gossip and rumors, focusing instead on the strategies behind marketing and managing a movie star's career. While there is an exciting chapter detailing encounters with Sacha Baron Cohen, it has been heavily edited for the book's UK release. Overall, Rebel Rising may be perplexing to some, as Wilson shares numerous stories of expensive jewelry, high salaries, and multiple international residences. As she puts it, buying property is in her blood - she used to view playing Monopoly as an opportunity to strategize with her motto of "buy, buy, buy!"

The idea of writing a personal memoir is very popular among celebrities. It makes them appear more intellectual and cultured, even if they aren't. However, the market is oversaturated with books written by well-known personalities who lack any significant content or information about themselves. Paris Hilton focused too much on her brand. RuPaul's writing came across as excessively self-indulgent. Jada Pinkett Smith's book was like being trapped with someone who had just returned from a mind-altering retreat and wouldn't stop talking about it. Rebel Wilson's memoir seems premature. She's still figuring out her identity as a woman and a celebrity, so she tries to cover up any gaps with arrogance and inappropriate jokes.

It is undeniable that Wilson has pursued a career in movies, although it hasn't been very traditional; her work has been hit or miss, with most of it being forgettable or disastrous. However, in the age of Netflix and frequent discussions about the death of comedy movies, Wilson stands out as the ideal contemporary comic. After gaining recognition on Australian sketch programs, Wilson relocated to Los Angeles in 2010 and quickly secured representation with a reputable talent agency. Her breakthrough role came in Bridesmaids, a hilarious comedy led by Kristen Wiig, and to this day, it is the only truly outstanding movie she has starred in.

After Bridesmaids, movies like The Hustle, Isn't It Romantic, and Pitch Perfect kept the momentum going by featuring Rebel Wilson's unique brand of comedy, which includes her deadpan, fish-out-of-water style. Despite acknowledging her role as the "fat funny girl" who makes self-deprecating jokes, Wilson doesn't seem too bothered by it and doesn't delve too deep into her own image or creative influence. She only briefly mentions the heavily-criticized movie Cats, but even then, she finds something positive about it. Overall, the book seems to lack introspection on Wilson's part, with only a few lines that provoke laughter.

However, Wilson always feels better when she has money. At the start of 2020, she considers losing weight and worries if her humor will remain the same or if her appearance will impact how people view her upcoming role in Senior Year, a comedy film about cheerleaders. She reflects on the fact that the movie's first ten days on Netflix drew in 89 million viewers, reassuring herself with the thought that she's doing just fine.

It's quite daring for a famous person to write about their own life like Rebel Wilson is doing. She proudly embraces being a form of content and is happy to share it with the masses. She's like a female version of Jonah Hill, focused on making a lot of money. However, Rebel Rising comes across as a bit cold. It feels like a celebrity tell-all that you might hear on a Steven Bartlett podcast. Everything seems a bit calculated: her professional choices, the endorsement deals she takes, and what she considers a win. She brags, "I made $20 million in acting salary alone filming three movies back-to-back. I also produced The Hustle and Isn't It Romantic, which made me even more money."

At the beginning of Wilson's book, her love for money and possessions is so obvious that it almost seems like a joke. She proudly displays her four MTV Movie Awards in a trophy case at her second home in Los Angeles, of which she has two. However, as the story goes on, it's clear that Wilson's personality is consistently insensitive and bewildering. She writes as if her way of thinking is normal, such as when she says she related to rap music because it is about wanting money and prestige. Wilson shares that she also wanted those things, although she didn't grow up in a rough area. To her, life was still hard because she didn't have friends, her parents argued, and her family struggled with finances because of her expensive school fees. In short, the author's conversation and views in her writing are tone-deaf and difficult to relate to.

In this part of the blog, it talks about Wilson's experience working with Baron Cohen in the movie Grimsby. She explains how she felt uncomfortable with the way he wanted her to dress, wearing a top that showed off her arms and a short skirt. Wilson felt like he was trying to make her feel bad about herself. In contrast, her character in Pitch Perfect was different. She had control over the character she played. However, working on Grimsby made her feel like she was being degraded by a group of men who thought it was funny to make fun of her for being overweight.

The most captivating section of the book is not just about gossip, but it explores the theme of agency and power. This part highlights the delicate contrast between using your physical body as a joke and having your physique become the subject of ridicule. A few of the most impressive memoirs by celebrities lately are authored by women who comprehend how their physique has been marketed and traded in the entertainment sector. These women can explain the pressure in between being exploited and expressing oneself. Read Pamela Anderson's enlightening book, Love, Pamela, Britney Spears' poignant The Woman in Me, or Julia Fox's heart-wrenching Down the Drain.

From time to time, Wilson manages to touch upon a deep realization similar to what those female authors did in their literary works. However, she quickly retreats, seemingly scared to explore it further. This consistently leaves readers feeling let down. It's possible that this behavior is just a part of Wilson's comedic personality. Why reveal your innermost thoughts when you can simply make people laugh by slipping on a banana peel?

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