Rebel Wilson has revealed how she received more attention for her dramatic 80 pound weight loss than for any film she had ever appeared in – and how she became ‘visible’ to the world after being ‘sexually invisible’ before the transformation. 

The actress, 44, lost weight after embarking on a ‘year of health’ in 2020 – and has now opened up to People about how she began receiving a different type of attention after she obtained her slimmer figure. 

‘I was getting quite a lot of attention for the weight loss,’ she told People. ‘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. 

Rebel Wilson has revealed how she received more attention for her dramatic 80 pound weight loss than for any film she had ever appeared in – and how she received better treatment after the transformation; Wilson pictured L in 2021 and R in 2014

She said her weight loss attracted more attention than any film she had been in pictured in Pitch Perfect

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.

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

In 2020, Rebel decided that she would spend a year concentrating on her health and setting fitness goals as well as a weight loss target for the end of the year, vowing to tip the scales at 75kg (11 stone, or 165 pounds) before the year was out.

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 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.

Rebel has openly spoke about her weight loss journey over the course of the past couple of years; pictured L in 2023 and R in 2014

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 has continued keeping fans updated on her health journey – recently she sought the support of fans after gaining 30 pounds amid career stress.  

Rebel posted to Instagram in January: ‘Working really hard has meant that, coz of all the stress, I’ve gained 14kg’s (30 pounds)! It makes me feel bad about myself…it shouldn’t…but it does. I’m really proud of the work I’ve been doing on new movies and my memoir, it’s just been a LOT and I’ve lost focus on my healthy lifestyle. 

‘Anyone else going through the same thing? (Update: I woke up this morning and read all your comments – they bring a tear to my eye. Thanks everyone!)

Rebel’s interview with People comes ahead of the April 2 release of her memoir, Rebel Rising.

Rebel’s new memoir, Rebel Rising, will hit bookshelves on April 2

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 fiancee, Ramona Agruma. 

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

Recently, the couple went to Las Vegas to celebrate Ramona’s 40th birthday.

Rebel had the sign of Resorts World dedicated to her fiancée.

The ladies also took in fellow Aussie Kylie Minogue’s, 55, show and met the icon backstage.