Rebel Wilson’s Book Released in U.K. Amidst Controversy Over Sacha Baron Cohen Claims – Hollywood Life

Rebel Wilson’s memoir, “Rebel Rising,” has caused quite a stir with its recent release in the U.K. on Thursday, April 25. The book contains explosive claims against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, which have led to redactions in the U.K. edition.

In the original version of the book, Rebel Wilson, known for her roles in the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, made shocking allegations against Sacha Baron Cohen, accusing him of sexual harassment during their time working together on the film “Grimsby.”

According to Wilson, Baron Cohen allegedly suggested a nude scene to her out of the blue, despite her refusal to do nudity. She also claimed that he asked her to stick her finger up his backside during a supposed additional scene filming.

However, a representative for Sacha Baron Cohen has vehemently denied these claims, stating that the publisher did not fact-check the chapter in question before publication. The rep also emphasized that printing falsehoods is against the law in the U.K. and Australia, and that Wilson’s claims were proven false.

In response to the allegations, an anonymous producer defended Sacha Baron Cohen, stating that Wilson had approved the script in advance and that she was treated with respect and empowerment on set.

The controversy surrounding the redacted passages in “Rebel Rising” has sparked a debate about the importance of fact-checking and the legal implications of making defamatory claims in published works. Readers are eagerly awaiting the release of the book to uncover the full story behind this contentious issue.