Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson, born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds, 2 March 1980, is an Australian comedian writer, comedian, and performer. After finishing her studies at the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Wilson began appearing as Toula in the SBS comedy series Pizza (2003-2007 and 2019) and later in the sketch comedy show The Wedge (2006-2007). She was the producer, star and wrote the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). After moving to the United States, Wilson appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men, both of which were released in 2011.In 2012, Wilson appeared in the comedy films What to Expect When You're Expecting, Struck by Lightning, and Bachelorette, which resulted to Variety calling her one of their "Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2013". She played the role of Fat Amy in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect film series (2012-2017) that earned her several award nominations and wins, including the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance as well as a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress. In 2016, she appeared in the films How to Be Single and Grimsby.
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