Rebel Wilson revealed that she has gained 20 pounds due to ‘stress eating’ ahead of the release of her anticipated book, Rebel Rising: A Memoir – which hits shelves on April 2.

The Pitch Perfect star, 44 – who said she received more attention for her 80 pound weight loss than for ‘any movie I’d ever done’ – got candid with People for the outlet’s latest issue as she discussed recently gaining back pounds.

‘You know when you feel comfortable in your relationship, and you’re just like, f**k it? I haven’t been doing personal training. I have been eating whatever,’ she expressed. 

‘I have been eating some junk food on set, because sets are prevalent with that. I just haven’t even thought about it. So I put on 20 lbs. in the last six months with that insane schedule.’ 

Wilson then admitted that preparing for her memoir to be released to the world has also attributed to her weight gain. 

Rebel Wilson, 44, revealed that she has gained 20 pounds due to ‘stress eating’ ahead of the release of her anticipated book, Rebel Rising: A Memoir – which hits shelves on April 2; seen earlier this month in West Hollywood 

‘I definitely think why I’ve been stress eating the last few months is knowing that now all this stuff will come out into the world,’ Rebel stated. 

‘I felt like I needed protection, so I had a bit more desserts and put up a bit of a barricade.’ 

The mother-of-one explained that while she is ‘nervous’ for the reception of her book, she is also ‘very proud of my journey and what I’ve overcome in my life.’ 

Wilson told the publication that she is ready to get back to her healthy lifestyle once the memoir is officially released. 

‘I think once this press tour is over for the book, I’ll just go back to a bit more of a normal schedule and working out how I can be a mum and also take an hour or two in my day to be healthy.’ 

In Rebel Rising, the actress included details about her journey to losing 80 pounds and wanted to tell her story to her fans. 

‘People often out there think that there’s some magic pill, or some sick special diet, or exercise regime or whatever.’ 

She also wanted to share the ‘message’ that ‘if they’re like me and an emotional eater, that it’s not about that stuff. It’s literally about working at a healthier way to deal with your emotions, and there is no magic solution.’ 

‘I have been eating some junk food on set, because sets are prevalent with that. I just haven’t even thought about it. So I put on 20 lbs. in the last six months with that insane schedule,’ the star said 

‘I definitely think why I’ve been stress eating the last few months is knowing that now all this stuff will come out into the world,’ Rebel stated; seen in February in Australia 

‘And then maybe me telling my story might encourage them to do the same and make healthy change in their lives.’ 

While also talking to People this week, the How To Be Single actress stated that she received more attention for her slimmer figure than films she has starred in. The star lost weight after embarking on a ‘year of health’ in 2020.

‘I was getting quite a lot of attention for the weight loss,’ she said. ‘I thought, “Gosh, people are so intrigued by this.” Literally, I got more attention for weight loss than any movie I’d ever done.’ 

Rebel admitted she found the extra attention pleasant: ‘I know that’s superficial, but it was nice. And I went, “Oh, is this what hot people experience all the time?” Their life must be so bloody blessed.’

She found doors were being held open for her or others would simply pay more attention to her.

The attention only encouraged Rebel to continue down her weight loss journey, calling it all ‘positive reinforcement.’

‘It was interesting to know exactly what it’s like to be invisible sexually and then to be visible,’ she said. ‘I’ve experienced both sides of the coin.’

Rebel – who was recently seen for the first time since claiming actor Sacha Baron Cohen is the ‘a**hole’ she refers to her in her memoir – has been candid with fans about her weight loss journey over the last few years.

‘I was getting quite a lot of attention for the weight loss,’ she said. ‘I thought, “Gosh, people are so intrigued by this.” Literally, I got more attention for weight loss than any movie I’d ever done’; seen in 2022 in L.A. 

Rebel – who was recently seen for the first time since claiming actor Sacha Baron Cohen is the ‘a**hole’ she refers to her in her memoir – has been candid with fans about her weight loss journey over the last few years; seen in 2015 in London 

She has documenting her shrinking figure on her social media pages, much to the delight of her legions of fans.

Rebel switched her card-heavy diet – where she revealed she was eating around 3,000 calories a day – for high protein alternatives where she would no longer be left feeling hungry.

She previously told People: ‘Before I was probably eating 3,000 calories most days, and because they were normally carbs, I would still be hungry.’

‘So, I’ve really changed to eating a high-protein diet, which is challenging because I didn’t used to eat a lot of meat. I eat fish, salmon, and chicken breast.’

Rebel switched her card-heavy diet – where she revealed she was eating around 3,000 calories a day – for high protein alternatives where she would no longer be left feeling hungry

Rebel and Ramona welcomed their first child, Royce Lillian, via surrogate in November 2022

Rebel revealed in November 2020 that she had hit her ‘goal weight’, but assured fans that her focus was purely about ‘being healthy’ rather than the figure on the scales. 

In regards to how she achieved her weight loss, Wilson focused on becoming more active by walking and doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with her personal trainer.

In her memoir, Rebel opened up about losing her virginity at age 35, a ‘situationship’ she had with a female tennis player, and her first make-out session with her now fiancée, Ramona Agruma.

Rebel and Ramona welcomed their first child, Royce Lillian, via surrogate in November 2022.