by Rebel Wilson
First published 2024
Rebel Wilson opens her life story with brutal honesty about the decades she spent laser focused on building her career. The Australian actress details her unconventional path to stardom, sharing the physical and emotional lessons that shaped her journey. Before she ever set foot in Hollywood, Wilson survived malaria induced hallucinations, competed in martial arts tournaments, and worked as a junior handler at dog shows. Her memoir tackles the persistent questions that drove her forward: Am I good enough? Will I find love? Can I become healthy? Wilson writes candidly about fertility struggles, weight fluctuations, sexuality, and the shyness she had to overcome. She recounts rejections that stung and victories that surprised her, including encounters with stars like Brad Pitt. Through roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn't It Romantic, she built the career she dreamed of while learning to accept herself. This memoir reveals how Wilson discovered self love without losing her signature humor.
Genres: autobiography, contemporary, memoir, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-journey, rags-to-riches
Setting: Australia, Hollywood
Period: 21st-century
335 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: mental-illness