Rebel Wilson Reveals First Sexual Encounter at 35 in Candid Memoir
In a revelation that has stunned fans and sparked widespread discussion, actress Rebel Wilson has disclosed the details of her first sexual encounter at the age of 35, confirming it in her memoir, “Rebel Rising.”
The acclaimed star, known for her roles in movies like “Bridesmaids” and “Pitch Perfect,” candidly writes about the experience of losing her virginity in her mid-30s in her latest memoir. In the book, she cryptically identifies her first partner as “Mickey.”
However, a recent New York Times Q&A prompted further inquiry into this revelation when it mentioned her former boyfriend, Mickey Gooch Jr., who appeared alongside Wilson in the 2016 film “How to Be Single.” Wilson’s response shed more light on the matter: “Well, he was the first person to read it. So he knows now.”
During a visit to TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on April 1, Wilson delved into the narrative of her sexual awakening, sharing, “Nobody knew that about me, and I just thought, ‘If I’m going to write a memoir, I’m just going to put everything in it.'”
Despite initial apprehensions about sharing such a personal story, Wilson explained her decision as a means to break the stigma associated with losing one’s virginity at a later age. “I mean, I was more than ready by that age,” she asserted.
Acknowledging societal pressures and the portrayal of virginity in media, Wilson humorously mentioned the film “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and its impact on her perspective. “I thought, ‘Well, maybe if I lose my virginity before 40 it won’t be that bad,'” she quipped.
Wilson emphasized the importance of autonomy and choice in one’s sexual journey, highlighting that her decision to wait was empowering. “There’s a lot of people who have been writing to me on social media saying they were also late bloomers,” she shared.
The actress hopes her story will resonate with young people, challenging conventional norms and encouraging them to make decisions on their own terms. “Young people don’t need to feel pressure to be sexualized at a young age,” she affirmed.
Wilson initially shared her virginity story in an interview with People last month, aiming to reassure young individuals that there’s no rush or prescribed timeline for such experiences. Her openness continues to spark conversations about societal expectations and personal autonomy in matters of intimacy.