Rebel Wilson disagrees with the idea that only gay actors can play gay characters: ‘No sense’

Rebel Wilsonwho revealed that he was homosexual in 2022, when he assumed a relationship with Ramona Agruma, gave his opinion on the roles of gay characters. In an interview with Desert Island Discsfrom the BBC Radio 4 (via Variety), the actress was asked by the presenter Lauren Laverne whether she believes women should be held to a different comedy standard than men.

“I don’t think there’s a different standard, it’s more about this thing that if you are something, then now you’re allowed to make jokes about it,” he replied. “So, say, if you’re overweight, you can make jokes. But if you’re not [você não pode]… That’s kind of what’s happening these days.”

“It’s getting into this territory of saying, ‘Well, only straight actors can play straight roles and gay actors can play gay roles,’ which I think is nonsense.”

Wilson continued, “I think you should be able to play any role you want. But I always think that in comedy, your job is to always flirt with that line of what’s acceptable. Sometimes you cross that line, but ultimately , you’re trying to entertain people.”