Rebel Wilson is "deeply sorry" for the comments of last week who have been driving her in warm waters.

Sure "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" last Wednesday, Wilson claimed that she was the "first plus size girl to be the star of a romantic comedy" while she was discussing her new movie "Is not it romantic".

Social media users jumped on Twitter to refute Wilson's statement, highlighting comedian Mo & Nique and rapper Queen Latifah. (Mo'Nique played in the 2006 romantic comedy "Phat Girlz" and Queen Latifah directed "The Last Holiday" of 2006 and "Just Wright" of 2010)

The "Bridesmaids" discussion further inflamed Twitter's flames by arguing a "soft gray zone" about movies before its time: "It was debatable whether: 1. Technically, these actresses were more prominent when filming. these films or 2. Technically these films are (classified) / presented as rom-com studios with a single advance. "

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Many have accused Wilson of denying black representation and ignoring the achievements of African American women, including Mo-Nique herself.

"Hey sweet sister, do not let this thing erase our talent by giving gray areas and technical details," tweeted the comedian on Saturday. "Take a moment and know the story, DO NOT be part of the erasure, I wish you the best."

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The criticism had apparently become too much for Wilson, and she started blocking many color users, giving birth to the #RebelWilsonBlockedMe hashtag.

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A few days after making her controversial remarks, the actress "Pitch Perfect" went on Twitter to go back and apologize to those she was offending.

"In a few well-meaning moments, hoping to be able to raise my mate and medium-sized women, I have neglected to show respect that suits those who have climbed this mountain in front of me, like Mo'Nique, Queen Latifah. , Melissa McCarthy, Ricki Lake and probably many others, "she wrote.

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She continued, "Thanks to the very compassionate and thoughtful responses of others on social networks, I realize now that what I've said is not only wrong, but also incredibly hurtful. I hoped to help make this a lot more embarrassing. "

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Referring to the growing #RebelWilsonBlockedMe party, the actress said she "had blocked people on Twitter because I had a hard time criticizing". However, she admitted "these are the people I need to hear more, not less."

"Once again, I am deeply sorry," concluded Wilson.

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