Rebel Wilson is stepping up her accusations against Sacha Baron Cohen, accusing him of “harassment and incitement” after a video emerged that contradicts her claims.
The Pitch Perfect star recently accused the actor of trying to block the release of his upcoming novel, Rebel Rising. In the book, Wilson says that in the 2016 comedy The Brothers Grimsby, Cohen asked her to put his finger on her butt during sex. Cohen denied this claim and on Friday, March 29, the Daily Mail published the following footage where the two players are heard talking about the situation.
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In the video, Wilson, whose book is due tomorrow (April 2), can be heard agreeing to slap Cohen’s ass and “cut his crack.” Cohen denied the claim, but Wilson later fired back, saying the video didn’t tell the whole story.
“This is incredible that the video is released,” she said in part in a statement to USA Today’s Photos. I assessed the situation, ignoring everything that had happened before, including my appalling refusal to raise my finger, which was an (expletive) gesture. Stand on SBC’s ass.“ This isn’t how it should be done.
The movie is about director Louis Leterrier not being there. As mentioned in “Rise of the Rebels”.”Publishing unauthorized and confusing behind-the-scenes footage without taking a look. Well, this is the ultimate way SBC harasses and angers me.
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“Wilson, in his book, more in the movie where he makes his co-star pull down his pants, said he was “terrified” when asked to take the part. Keeping his finger up his ass. “I’m scared now. I want to get out of there, so I finally gave in: I slapped him and improvised a few lines for the character,” he wrote in the quote.
In response, Cohen’s spokesperson said, “While we recognize the importance of the statement, these false allegations directly relate to multiple documents. Detailed document, including existing documents, video footage and Accounts. ‘The Brothers Grimsby’ “We were there before, during and after its formation.”