Rebel Wilson shared her story of sexual misconduct at the hands of a “male star in a position of power” in a series of shocking Twitter posts on Saturday.
The “Pitch Perfect” star bega her post by sharing that she is having a hard time hearing the stories of sexual misconduct, because she also has her own story to to tell. “As
you guys know, I’m a pretty strong and confident person but even I have a story to tell,” Rebel wrote.
I've been away in a 'bubble' of sorts creating new comedy overseas but it's so hard to hear all these stories relating to sexual harassment and assault in Hollywood. As you guys know, I'm a pretty strong and confident person but even I have a story to tell.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
She then detailed an alleged incident that she claims took place on set. While she doesn’t name any of the male stars or the film in which it took place, the account is horrifying.
“A male star, in a position of power
asked me to go into a room with him and then asked me repeatedly to stick my finger up his a—,” Rebel wrote on Twitter. “All whilst his male ‘friends’ tried to film the incident on their iPhones and laughed. I repeatedly said no and eventually got out of the
room.”
A male star, in a position of power asked me to go into a room with him and then asked me repeatedly to stick my finger up his ass. All whilst his male 'friends' tried to film the incident on their iPhones and laughed. I repeatedly said no and eventually got out of the room.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
After the incident, Rebel says she reported the situation to her agent, who
in turn reported it to the studio, but the male co-star’s team still threatened her.
I called my agent immediately and my lawyer made a complaint with the studio – basically to protect myself that in the event something similar ever occurred I'd be able to walk out of the job and not obliged to return.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
“Later I was threatened by one of the star’s representatives to be nice and support the male star. I refused. The whole thing was disgusting.I’ve told hundreds of people in the industry the story in more graphic detail basically to warn them off this individual,” Rebel wrote.
Later I was threatened by one of the star's representatives to be nice and support the male star. I refused. The whole thing was disgusting.
I've told hundreds of people in the industry the story in more graphic detail basically to warn them off this individual.— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
Rebel also shared a story about a situation that took place with a “top director” where she was asked to meet him in his hotel room. Rebel said she was lucky to get out of that situation unscathed.
Earlier in my career, I also had a 'hotel room' encounter with a top director. I thought we were there to talk comedy. Nothing physical happened because the guy's wife called and started abusing him over the phone for sleeping with actresses and luckily she was yelling so loud…
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
that I could hear her and I bolted out of there immediately. I was so naive the thought of anything happening apart from 'work talk' didn't even cross my mind.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
I feel lucky that I grew up in a pro-female environment, going to an all-girls high school, and that I have such a strong sense of self and have taken self-defense classes. I had the ability to escape both incidents. I realize not everyone is as lucky.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
The Aussie actress said that if this ever happens to her again, she won’t be polite and she’ll speak up.
“I know, moving forward, that if I witness this behavior, whether it happens to me or someone I know, I will no longer be POLITE. Interpret that as you will.”
Rebel joins a host of other A-list women who have come forward with stories of sexual misconduct in Hollywood.
To hear how prevalent sexual harassment and assault is, is just so saddening. I know my stories aren't as horrific as other women and men have described – but if you've ever experienced anything like this I feel for you and can relate on some level.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
I know, moving forward, that if I witness this behavior, whether it happens to me or someone I know, I will no longer be POLITE. Interpret that as you will.
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) November 11, 2017
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