Overview

• Rebel Wilson stars as Lady Capulet in the film 'Juliet & Romeo,' releasing in theaters on May 9, marking her most significant dramatic role to date.
• The actress revealed that her 2020 weight loss of approximately 80 pounds, initially undertaken for fertility reasons, led to a shift in the types of roles she was offered.
• Wilson noted that losing weight allowed her to 'untypecast' herself, moving away from comedic roles like 'Fat Amy' in 'Pitch Perfect' to more serious parts.
• Despite resistance from her Hollywood team, who feared she would lose her niche as a comedic actor, Wilson pursued her health goals and career aspirations.
• Her journey, detailed in her 2024 memoir 'Rebel Rising,' reflects her return to her original dramatic ambitions, inspired by early training and a scholarship from Nicole Kidman.