Rebel Wilson’s major money glow-up was just absolutely Pitch Perfect! After her HIGHlarious intro to audiences in 2011’s Bridesmaids, the world was the Australian actress’ oyster.
So she says in her new memoir Rebel Rising. She explained that her small role in the Kristen Wiig-led comedy helped her to book SIX roles — “one of which was Pitch Perfect,” she wrote.
But as an up-and-comer, she wasn’t exactly making Leonardo DiCaprio money. Related: Rebel Reveals Which Actor Took Her Virginity At 35 Years Old! She explained that for the 2012 a capella comedy, she raked in $65,000, which isn’t breaking the bank but is actually totally fine for a relative newbie in an ensemble film.
But after its 2015 sequel became the BIGGEST musical opening weekend ever in terms of box office gross, the studio was keen to secure “Fat Amy” for the third installment.
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