Rebel Wilson has made explosive claims about her experience with Sacha Baron Cohen, whom she branded a “jerk” in her new memoir, Rebel Rising.
The Australian actress, 44, worked with the British star, 52, in The Brothers Grimsby (2016), where she played the role of Dawn, the girlfriend of his character Nobby.
Rebel has now claimed she had an uncomfortable experience while filming the comedy (claims which Sacha has said are false and contradicted by evidence) and shared details in a new excerpt from her autobiography.
In the passage obtained by People MagazineRebel has alleged that Sacha repeatedly asked her to strip for scenes despite his “no nudity” rule.
The most shocking accusation is that he asked her to “stick her finger up his butt” because he thought it would be a funny scene in the movie.
Rebel Wilson has made explosive claims about her experience with Sacha Baron Cohen, who she branded a ‘jerk’ in her new memoir, Rebel Rising.
The Australian actress, 44, worked with the British star, 52, in The Brothers Grimsby (2016), where she played the role of Dawn, the girlfriend of his character Nobby.
Rebel writes: “I felt like every time I talked to SBC, he mentioned that he wanted me to appear naked in a future scene. I was like, “Ha, I don’t do nudity, Sacha.”
Rebel claimed that she was allegedly summoned by a product assistant for an additional scene while filming in Cape Town, South Africa.
Rebel says, “Okay, let’s film this extra scene,” SBC says. Then he pulls down his pants,’ SBC says very matter-of-factly, “Okay, now I want you to stick your finger in my ass.” And I say, ‘What?’ … No!!’
Rebel claimed she was in shock and wanted to get out of there, adding: “Now I was scared.” She wanted to get out of there, so I finally compromised: I slapped her on the butt and improvised some lines as the character.’
The Bridesmaids actress also claimed that she only agreed to a sex scene with Sacha after several rewrites and recalled telling producers that she would not promote the film before its release.
Sacha has strenuously denied mistreating Rebel or pressuring her to get naked in the film.
A spokesperson for Sacha said: “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive and detailed evidence, including contemporary documents, footage and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after production. by The Brothers Grimsby.
Sacha’s team also provided nine anonymous statements from crew members that supported the claim that the scene was in the script.
Rebel has now claimed she had an uncomfortable experience while filming the comedy (claims which Sacha has said are false and contradicted by evidence) and shared details in a new excerpt from her autobiography (pictured with her book).
It comes shortly after Rebel spoke out to thank fans for their support and insisted she will not be “bullied or threatened” on Tuesday.
Rebel said he feels it’s “karma” that the film didn’t perform well at the box office when it was released.
It comes shortly after Rebel spoke out to thank fans for their support and insisted she will not be “bullied or threatened” on Tuesday.
On Instagram, he wrote: “Thank you so much to everyone who sent wonderful messages of support over the last few days and to those who shared their stories of this jerk with me!”
‘Don’t worry, this guy won’t intimidate or threaten me! And I’m working hard behind the scenes to make sure my book comes out! PS: my book is not ABOUT this guy – this is a chapter!’
Rebel originally claimed she was facing possible legal action after devoting an entire episode to a difficult work experience with a then-unnamed former co-star, whom she called a “douchebag.”
He later confirmed that the actor in question is Sacha, best known for his comedy creations Ali G and Borat.
Sacha has strenuously denied mistreating Rebel or pressuring her to be naked in the film.
The post came two days after the Pitch Perfect star alleged that a celebrity she had worked with was threatening her over the publication of the memoir.
Sharing an Instagram post on Sunday, she wrote: “I will not be silenced by expensive lawyers or PR crisis managers. The idiot I talk about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is: Sacha Baron Cohen.
The post came just two days after the Pitch Perfect star alleged that a celebrity she once worked with was threatening her over the publication of the memoir.
“I wrote about a dick hole in my book,” he told his Instagram followers. ‘Now,’ he said, a ****** is trying to threaten me. He has hired a crisis public relations manager and lawyers.
He’s trying to stop the press from talking about my book. But the book will come out and you will all know the truth.’
In an Instagram video shared on March 15.Rebel revealed that she has dedicated a chapter of her book to the ‘huge jerk’ she worked with in Hollywood.
She claimed she would eventually name the male colleague, whose alleged behavior led her to adopt a “no idiots policy” on set.
She wrote: “When I first came to Hollywood, people were like, ‘Yeah, I have a no-assholes policy, which means I don’t work with assholes.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I mean, that sounds sensible and logical.’ “.
Over an image of a notebook and pen, the comedian said she “wrote about a jerk” in her book and “now they’re trying to threaten me.”
“But then I really understood what they meant by that, the older people in the industry. Because I worked with a huge asshole and, yeah, now I definitely have a no-asshole policy.
“Chapter one said asshole; it’s chapter 23, that guy was a huge asshole.”
And he added: ‘Do you want to know who is the biggest idiot I’ve ever worked with in Hollywood? Chapter 23 lists it all! Do you want to know why I now have a “no assholes” policy with the people I work with?
‘I wrote about an asshole in my book. Now, he said a ****** is trying to threaten me. He has hired a crisis public relations manager and lawyers.
‘Well, it’s all in the book: REBEL RISING available for pre-order now (available April 2, link in bio)… Oh, and YES, I name the sucker!’
Rebel and Sacha starred together in Grimsby alongside Mark Strong, Gabourey Sidibe and Isla Fisher, Sacha’s wife of 14 years.
Sacha plays reformed football hooligan Norman ‘Nobby’ Grimsby, who is forced to go on the run with his brother, a secret agent played by Kingsman star Mark.
Rebel plays Dawn, his on-screen love interest, while Isla, Sacha’s real-life love and fellow Australian actress, plays Jodie Figgs.
The film was harshly criticized and currently has a 34 percent poor rating from the most prestigious critics surveyed by rotten tomatoes.
In Grimsby, Rebel plays Sacha’s on-screen love interest Dawn (pictured), while the actor’s real-life love and fellow Australian actress Fisher plays Jodie Figgs.
Sacha, dressed in character, and his wife Isal attend the world premiere of Grimsby in 2016