Rebel Wilson accuses Sacha Baron Cohen of trying to stop her from writing about him in memoir

Rebel Wilson has disclosed that her Grimsby co-star Sacha Baron Cohen is the Hollywood figure she previously referred to as an asshole, purportedly trying to prevent her from writing about him in her forthcoming memoir, Rebel Rising.

In an Instagram post last week, Wilson announced her plan to dedicate an entire chapter in her book to "a massive asshole" she had encountered in Hollywood. However, she refrained from disclosing the individual's name, the project they collaborated on, or any additional details.

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Wilson's Unconventional Journey to Hollywood Success

Wilson's upcoming book, Rebel Rising, is scheduled for a global release in hardcover, ebook, and audio formats on April 2. Published by Simon & Schuster, the book will chronicle Wilson's "unconventional journey" to achieving success in Hollywood after her upbringing in Australia. Over the weekend, Wilson shared an update on social media, alleging that the unnamed star had enlisted a crisis PR manager and lawyers to intimidate her and prevent her from writing about him.

Over the weekend, Wilson shared an update on social media, alleging that the unnamed star had enlisted a crisis PR manager and lawyers to intimidate her and prevent her from writing about him. On Sunday, via another Instagram Story, Wilson asserted that Baron Cohen is indeed the actor she referred to, emphasizing her determination not to be intimidated or silenced by high-priced lawyers or PR crisis managers.

Wilson and Baron Cohen's Collaboration in Grimsby

Wilson and Baron Cohen worked together on the 2016 comedy film Grimsby, where Wilson played the girlfriend of Baron Cohen's character, Nobby. Previous indications from Wilson hint at tensions and disagreements regarding her role in Grimsby. In a 2014 interview, she discussed some of the outrageous demands made by Cohen on set.

Wilson recounted instances of discomfort on set, mentioning Baron Cohen's repeated requests for her to perform nude scenes. Despite her refusal, the requests persisted, leading her to jokingly threaten to involve their shared agent. Ultimately, a body double was used for the nude scene. However, on the last day of filming, Baron Cohen made another unexpected request, this time asking Wilson to perform a gesture not in the script.

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