Rebel Wilson excuses after more-size statements – National

Rebel Wilson has recently been the subject of controversy claiming that she was the first plus size woman to play in a romantic comedy.

At an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres showWilson was talking about his role in the movie, Is not it romantic?.

"I'm a little proud to be the first plus size girl to be the star of a romantic comedy," Wilson said.

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Many people have used Twitter to refer to larger actresses such as Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique, who have also starred in romantic comedies.

"J & # 39; Love @Rebel Wilson as much as the next girl, but she is not the first woman to play the lead role in a romantic comedy. Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique both played the leading role of romcom, "wrote a Twitter user.

"Yes, of course I know these films, but you might wonder if: 1. Technically, these actresses were bigger when they shot these movies or 2. Technically, these films are co-authored / presented as Roma studios. com with only one track. So there is a slight gray area, "the Perfect the actress tweeted.

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Mo'Nique replied to Wilson saying, "Hey sweet sister. Do not let this company erase our talent with gray areas and technical details. "

She continued, "Take a moment and know the story. DO NOT be part of the erasure. I wish you the best."

Wilson replied to Mo'Nique, saying, "Hello Monique, I have never intended to erase the exploits of anyone and I love you so much, Queen Latifah, x that I support all the ladies of plus size and everything we do together positively. "

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As feedback from his comments continued, Wilson began to block people talking about his comments.

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After blocking many people who tweeted about Wilson's comments, the Australian actress apologized to Twitter on Monday.

"In a few well-meaning moments, hoping to be able to raise my mate and larger women, I neglected to show respect to those who have climbed this mountain in front of me, such as Mo'Nique, Queen Latifah, Melissa McCarthy. , Ricki Lake and probably. many others, "she said. "With the help of very compbadionate and thoughtful responses from others on social networks, I realize now that what I've said is not only wrong, but also incredibly hurtful."

She continued: "Being part of a problem that I hoped to help helped make the situation even more embarrbading and hard to recognize."

Wilson went on to say, "I've blocked people on Twitter because the reviews were hurting me, but it's those people I need to hear more and more, not less. Once again, I am deeply sorry. "

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