Rebel Wilson has made explosive claims in her new memoir, Rebel Rising, about her experience working with Sacha Baron Cohen on The Brothers Grimsby. Rebel accused Sacha of repeatedly pressuring her to do nude scenes despite her ‘no nudity’ rule, and even asked her to stick her finger up his butt for the film. She also claimed she only agreed to a sex scene with Sacha after multiple rewrites and stated she would not promote the film. Sacha has denied these allegations, providing evidence to dispute her claims.
Following the release of these allegations, Rebel spoke out on social media, thanking her fans for their support and declaring she would not be bullied or threatened. She claimed that she felt it was ‘karma’ that the film did not perform well at the box office. Rebel confirmed that Sacha was the actor she referred to as an ‘a**hole’ in her book, detailing a difficult working experience with him. Despite alleged threats from Sacha and his legal team, Rebel assured her followers that her book would be released, and the truth would be revealed.
Rebel revealed in an Instagram video that a chapter in her book details her experience with the ‘biggest a**hole’ she had worked with in Hollywood. She explained how this experience led her to adopt a ‘no a**holes policy’ on set. Rebel emphasized that this specific experience with a difficult co-star resulted in her decision to have this policy. She acknowledged that chapter 23 in her book identifies the individual she refers to as an ‘a**hole.’
Rebel and Sacha worked together on the film Grimsby, with Rebel portraying Sacha’s on-screen love interest, Dawn. Isla Fisher, Sacha’s wife, also starred in the film as Jodie Figgs. Grimsby received negative reviews from critics, currently holding a 34 percent rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Rebel’s claims against Sacha have sparked controversy and led to a public dispute between the two actors. Despite Sacha’s denial of the allegations and evidence supporting his side, Rebel continues to speak out about her difficult experience working with him.
