Rebel Wilson is drawing ire after saying on ‚Ellen‘ that she’s the first plus-sized woman to star in a romantic comedy.<\/b>
\nWhile it\u2019s true that plus-size women aren\u2019t well-represented in leading roles of major Hollywood films \u2014 especially romcoms \u2014 the well-liked Rebel Wilson declaring herself \u201cthe first-ever plus-sized girl to be the star of a romantic comedy\u201d isn\u2019t sitting well with the internet.
The Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress is starring in and producing the film Isn\u2019t It Romantic, which is about a woman disenchanted with love who mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romcom where she\u2019s caught between two love interests ( Liam Hemsworth and Adam DeVine). She was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday to debut the trailer for the film and said she had \u201csuch a ball filming\u201d the flick that breaks away from Hollywood stereotypes for plus-size characters. She also made the \u201cfirst-ever plus-sized girl\u201d proclamation.
Here\u2019s Rebel on Ellen:
And here\u2019s the trailer for Isn\u2019t It Romantic:
Here’s a TREAT for you this HALLOWEEN! On Valentine’s Day 2019 ISN’T IT ROMANTIC is coming out and here is the first ever trailer especially for you! @ADAMDEVINE @LiamHemsworth @priyankachopra @bettygilpin @brandonSJ pic.twitter.com\/3Thxz8Zm5S \u2014 Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) October 31,2018
While people are applauding the idea of the film ( well, mostly), many are taking issue with her statement because, well, Queen Latifah and Mo\u2019Nique and Ricki Lake did it first. (But especially the Queen.) That led to an online debate between fans and the Australian comedic actress \u2014 and several suggesting it\u2019s another case of black people being erased from history.
The posts actually got Wilson\u2019s attention and she posted a reply.
Which really only led to more debate.
Even Amy Schumer was dragged into the debate. While Schumer is not plus-size, it seemed that this debate is another reason to bash her movie, I Feel Pretty \u2014 or compare the two.
Wilson later posted another reply, noting that the comments \u2014 and criticisms \u2014 had been seen.
But will people go see the movie? And will Wilson change the way she describes her role? We\u2019ll know closer to Valentine\u2019s Day, which is when the film hits theaters.<\/p>\n

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