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Rebel Wilson claims people have come forward to her with 'stories' about Sacha Baron Cohen

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Updated 12:51 28 Mar 2024 GMTPublished 13:00 27 Mar 2024 GMT

Rebel Wilson claims people have come forward to her with 'stories' about Sacha Baron Cohen

The Pitch Perfect star said she won't be 'threatened' by her fellow Hollywood star

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen's feud continues.

In recent days, the Pitch Perfect star spoke of a 'massive a**hole' in the film industry that she worked with, whom she's written about in her memoir Rebel Rising.

While she didn't name him at the time, she alleged that the celebrity and his PR team were trying to 'threaten' her and stop press coming out about her book.

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The following day, Wilson named Borat actor Baron Cohen as the person she was referring to.

The pair worked together on 2016 film The Brothers Grimsby.

In the wake of her allegations, Baron Cohen's team have issued a statement.

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They told The Hollywood Reporter: "While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”

Now Wilson has doubled down on her comments about not being threatened by her former co-star while alleging that others have come forward to her about their own experiences with Baron Cohen.

"Thanks so much who sent gorgeous messages of support in the last few days and to those who shared with me their own stories of this a**hole," she penned to her Instagram Story yesterday (March 26).

Rebel Wilson took to her Instagram Story to address the matter.
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"Don't worry I won't be bullied or threatened by this guy! And am working hard behind the scenes to make sure my book comes out!"

Wilson added: "Ps my book is not ABOUT this guy - this is one chapter!"

As it stands, Rebel Rising is scheduled to be released on April 2.

An extract from the chapter on Baron Cohen published by People sheds further light on Rebel's allegations, with her claiming at one point the comedian asked her to 'stick [her] finger up [his] ass'.

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Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen in The Brother's Grimsby.
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The chapter reads: "‘Okay, well, we’re gonna film this extra scene,’ SBC says. Then he pulls his pants down.

"SBC says very matter-of-factly: ‘Okay, now I want you to stick your finger up my ass.’ And I’m like, ‘What?? ... No!!’ ...”

Baron Cohen's team shared nine anonymous statements supporting his version of events, including five who witnessed the filming of the scene in question and disputed Rebel's claims.

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One producer said: "As per the script, which Rebel had read and approved in advance, her character was attempting to put a finger in Sacha’s character’s butt.

Sacha Baron Cohen has denied the claims.
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"At no point did Sacha actually ask her to put a finger in his butt."

So far, Baron Cohen and Wilson's The Brother's Grimsby co-stars are yet to comment on the matter.

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Baron Cohen's wife Isla Fisher also starred in the film, as well as Mark Strong, Penelope Cruz, Empire's Gabourey Sidibe and Peaky Blinders favorite, Annabelle Wallis.

The comedy movie has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb pro, with one reviewer hailing it as a 'hardcore comedy for adults'.

"The good thing about Sacha Baron Cohen's movies is that you know exactly what you are in for when you step into the cinema," said another The Brothers Grimsby viewer. "Anybody who is offended at the crude humour in SBC's movies, has only themselves to blame."

When approached by UNILAD to comment on the ongoing situation, a spokesperson for Baron Cohen said: "While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby."

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/rebelwilson/Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Topics: Celebrity, Film and TV, News, Sacha Baron Cohen, Rebel Wilson

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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