Key Takeaways:
– Rebel Wilson, actress and author, identified Sacha Baron Cohen as the “massive a–hole” she writes about in a chapter of her forthcoming book Rebel Rising.
-The claim was made in an Instagram story where she also accused Baron Cohen of attempting to suppress information about her book.
-Baron Cohen responded, declaring the accusations “demonstrably false”.
-The two actors worked together in the 2016 movie, “Grimsby”.
Sacha Baron Cohen Claps Back at Rebel Wilson’s Accusations
British comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen has categorically denied accusations made by actress and author Rebel Wilson, and has classified her charges as “demonstrably false”.
Wilson’s Allegations Against Baron Cohen
In a recent Instagram story, Wilson teased a chapter from her book “Rebel Rising“, due for release on April 2, arguing that she will not be “bullied or silenced”. The actress made no bones about identifying Baron Cohen as the “massive a–hole” that she discusses in her book.
Rebel Wilson’s Past Experiences with Sacha Baron Cohen
Interestingly, the two stars shared screen space in the 2016 film “Grimsby”, where Wilson played Dawn, the on-screen girlfriend of Baron Cohen’s character, Nobby. Despite having worked together, Wilson disclosed in a March 15 Instagram video that the experience led to her adopting a firm “no-a–holes” policy.
Wilson’s Further Accusations Against Baron Cohen
Wilson’s string of grievances against Baron Cohen didn’t end with the Instagram video. The actress also claimed that Baron Cohen attempted to pressure her to prevent stories about her book from surfacing. “He’s hired a crisis PR manager and lawyers, and is trying to stop the press about my book. But the book WILL come out, and you will all know the truth,” she declared in the now-expired Instagram story.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Responses to the Allegations
In response to the fierce allegations, a representative for Baron Cohen told MovieMaker that these claims were contradicted by “extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts.”
Rebel Wilson’s Past Remarks on Sacha Baron Cohen
This recent clash isn’t the first time Wilson has expressed her frustrations about working with Baron Cohen. In a 2014 interview with the Kyle and Jackie O radio show, she described Baron Cohen as “outrageous”. She recounted, “Every single day he’s like, ‘Rebel, can you just go naked in this scene?’ … Sacha, I’m going to call our agent Sharon and tell her how much you are harassing me.”
Wrapping it Up
In a world where accusations can fly thick and fast, the truth can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. It remains to be seen how these allegations will impact both their careers, or whether they will be relegated to whispers in Hollywood lore. One thing remains certain though, Rebel’s upcoming book “Rebel Rising” will be garnering more attention than it might have otherwise.
A key element of these allegations is the lack of clarity as to what prompted the claims. We can only hope that both stars find resolution to their differences. It stands to reason that this exchange certainly projects a noticeable shadow over Baron Cohen’s reputation, and although defending himself vehemently, the damage may already be done. As fans and industry insiders alike watch on, they’ll be waiting for the full, uncensored story—as promised by Wilson in her novel.
