Rebel Wilson says idea only gay actors can play gay roles is ‘total nonsense’
The Bridesmaids actress said actors ‘should be able to play any role’ they want.
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has said the idea that “only straight actors can play straight roles and gay actors can play gay roles” is “total nonsense”.
The Pitch Perfect star, 44, spoke to radio presenter Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs and was asked if women can get away with different jokes compared to men.
“I’ve definitely said a lot of edgy jokes, and said them sometimes in very public places like the Baftas”, she said.
“Yeah I don’t think there’s a different standard, it’s more this thing about – if you are something then now you’re allowed to joke about it.
“So say, if you are overweight, you can say jokes. But if you’re not (you can’t) that’s kind of what’s currently happening. So it’s not really gendered.”
