“I was planning to go into law or politics. I was well known for my public speaking. I went to an all-girl boarding school with uniforms. It was very posh for someone like me who came from a world where my parents showed beagles and sold dog products out of a yellow caravan.”

Australian actress, comedian and producer

Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, she began working in television and film, with early roles in Pizza and The Wedge before moving into more visible comedy work. She wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride in 2008. After moving to the United States, she appeared in the films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men, both released in 2011.