Rebel Wilson says she lost weight to ‘get more acting roles’

Will Smith has apologised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The actor shocked the live audience at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, 27 March, when he strode on stage and hit Rock across the face with an open hand during the ceremony.

Rachel Zegler has confirmed that she will be attending this year’s Oscars ceremony after all. Last week, the West Side Story star stunned her fans after revealing that she had not been invited to the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday (27 March). The news sparked a backlash, with critics asking why the lead star of one of 2022’s most-nominated films was not attending.

Rachel Zegler has been invited to present at the Oscars amid fan outrage the West Side Storystar hadn’t been asked to attend the ceremony. Earlier this week, the twenty-year-old debutante said she would not be attending this year’s Academy Awards as she hadn’t been invited.

Rebel Wilson, 47, went for a hike in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 20. The actress, who lost a remarkable 77 pounds, wore a black crop top and skin-tight leggings that highlighted her slimmed-down figure. Rebel pulled her blue T-shirt off her arms and let it hang on her neck as she strolled around Griffin Park in the Southern California heat.

MORE: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewIn her speech, she poked fun at her affections for the British actor, during which a Benedict-shaped cake was brought out on stage.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA monologueAs it was wheeled out, Rebel said: " Oh sorry hang on… that's just my personal cake, guys this is a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch because I like, really love him, that was supposed to be for me for later, for reasons we won't go into.READ: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewMORE: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA opening monologue"Benedict, I made it because I know you're a vegan… ok but seriously guys if anybody is hungry and they want a piece of cake, they can come up and… does anyone want a cheekbone, or a piece of nose, no one?A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)Rebel and Benedict looking close on Instagram "They'll be having it soon because they'll be hungry and stuff, taste the BAFTAs they said, it'll be a piece of cake!"Although the British actor appeared in good spirits, although slightly red-faced at the shout-out, the awkwardness appeared to subside as the pair shared two stunning snaps together on Wednesday. Rebel looked stunning on the red carpet at the BAFTAsTaking to her Instagram Rebel captioned the photos: "The most excellent: Cumberbatch (who plays a 1920’s cowboy…in my dreams last night jk) in THE POWER OF THE DOG and @troykotsur who melts your heart in CODA! Well done fellas!"Fans were quick to comment on the reunion and couldn't help sharing how good the pair look together.

Rebel Wilson went on a “year of health” in 2020 and she lost a lot of weight throughout the past two years.

Joanna Scanlan broke down in tears backstage at the EE BAFTA Film Awards after pipping Lady Gaga and others to the post to win the award for Lead Actress. During the glitzy ceremony, hosted by Rebel Wilson, viewers watched as Joanna, 60, was left open-mouthed at being crowned the winner for her role in British film After Love.

Lady Gaga dropped her poker face at this year’s BAFTA Awards. 

as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021.Jane Campion was named best director for “The Power of the Dog,” only the third woman to win the prize in the awards’ 75-year history.Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan, as an event that has worked to overcome a historic lack of diversity recognized a wide range of talents — including the first deaf acting winner in Troy Kotsur for “CODA.”Last year’s awards ceremony was largely conducted online, with only the hosts and presenters appearing in person.

Rebel Wilson is back on our screens tonight as she hosts the BAFTA Awards tonight - and couldn't resist poking fun at the Royal Family.

BAFTA Award viewers were stunned by Rebel Wilson's dramatic weight loss as she hosted the huge ceremony on BBC One on Sunday night (March 13). The Australian actress looked stunning in a sparkly floor-length red dress. She famously embarked on a “year of health” in 2020 and lost 77lbs.

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Stars attending the EE BAFTA Awards on Sunday night have reportedly been encouraged to “dress respectfully” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.The prestigious event is one of the biggest nights in the showbiz calendar, with stars gathering at London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the best of the last year in film. Sunday evening’s ceremony is expected to see stars such as Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emma Watson grace the red carpet.