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4 | Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds, March 2, 1980 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian actress, writer, entrepreneur, and stand-up comedian. |
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6 | She began appearing as Toula in the Creator/{{SBS}} comedy series ''Series/{{Pizza}}'' from 2003 and sketch comedy series ''Series/TheWedge''. In 2008, she wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series ''Bogan Pride''. The following year, she won the Tropfest Best Actress award for her role in ''Bargain'' and made a guest appearance in ''Series/CityHomicide''. Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson was cast as Brynn in the feature film ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}''. |
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8 | She also appeared in ''A Few Best Men'', ''Film/WhatToExpectWhenYoureExpecting'', ''Film/HowToBeSingle'', and ''Film/StruckByLightning''. Wilson also appeared as Becky in ''Film/{{Bachelorette}}'' and starred in musical-comedy ''Film/PitchPerfect'', where her role as Fat Amy earned her several award nominations and two sequels. She also created and starred in ''Series/SuperFunNight'' on the Creator/{{ABC}} network for one season. She also starred in the 2022 comedy Film/SeniorYear as Stephanie Conway. |
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10 | !!Tropes associated with her work |
11 | * BigBeautifulWoman: Both in real life and ''especially'' as "{{Fat|And proud}} [[AppropriatedAppellation Amy]]." Though substantially less so since losing weight in 2020. |
12 | * FunnyForeigner: She commonly plays an Australian. |
13 | * HiddenDepths: Has a Law degree from the University of New South Wales. When the MPAA gave her film ''Film/TheHustle'' an R-rating due to language, she used her legal training to successfully appeal the decision. |
14 | * OlderThanSheLooks: She's in her 40’s, believe it or not. |
15 | * PungeonMaster: Most of her characters tend to revolve around telling jokes and puns. |
16 | * RomanceOnTheSet: She and her now ex-boyfriend met on ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}''. |
17 | * StageName: Her real name is Melanie Elizabeth Bownds. She later changed her name to Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson. |
18 | * StarMakingRole: As Fat Amy in ''Film/PitchPerfect'' which has evolved into a trilogy. She was already known in her native Australia prior to ''Film/PitchPerfect''. |
19 | * ThoseTwoActors: Played Creator/AdamDevine's love interest in four projects. (''Series/{{Workaholics}}'', the first two ''Film/PitchPerfect'' films, and ''Film/IsntItRomantic''). |
20 | * {{Typecasting}}: Frequently cast as a LowerClassLout or a GenkiGirl. |
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