Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

The UK edition of Rebel Wilson’s book, released on Thursday, features redacted sections with blacked out text, creating curiosity among readers.

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

The release of Rebel Rising stirred controversy in the US recently due to Wilson’s accusations against Sacha Baron Cohen, renowned for his role in Borat.

In the British version of the book, which came out on Thursday, certain passages believed to involve Baron Cohen have been censored. A statement accompanying the redacted text cites legal considerations specific to England and Wales.

A representative for Baron Cohen hailed the redactions as a significant triumph, reiterating their stance that Wilson’s allegations are unfounded.

A spokesperson for HarperCollins informed BBC News that they are releasing every page of the book, but due to legal considerations, the UK edition will heavily redact most of one page along with some minor redactions, accompanied by an explanatory note. They emphasized that these redacted sections constitute a small portion of a larger narrative, expressing anticipation for readers to delve into Rebel’s story upon the book’s release.

On the other hand, a representative for Baron Cohen stated to BBC News that HarperCollins did not conduct fact-checking on the chapter involving Rebel Wilson prior to publication. Upon being presented with evidence disproving Wilson’s defamatory claims, they took the appropriate step of removing them. The spokesperson underscored that disseminating falsehoods violates UK and Australian law, highlighting that this principle is not a mere ‘peculiarity’ as Wilson suggested but a longstanding legal tenet.

The statement hailed the redactions as a triumph for Sacha Baron Cohen, denouncing Wilson’s assertions as blatantly untrue and characterized them as a misguided attempt to boost book sales.

The British edition also contains additional redactions, albeit shorter ones with occasional omitted sentences. Reports indicate that the entire chapter pertaining to Baron Cohen has been redacted in Australia and New Zealand, rendering the versions released in those countries the most heavily censored editions of the book.

In the original memoir, Wilson recounted her negative experiences working with Baron Cohen on the 2016 film Grimsby.

Baron Cohen adamantly refutes any wrongdoing, with his legal team asserting that the allegations lack credibility and are merely a tactic to boost the accuser’s book sales. They’ve presented video evidence, email exchanges, script excerpts, and testimonies from crew members to support their stance.

A recent statement from Baron Cohen’s spokesperson emphasized that the claims are baseless, citing a wealth of evidence including contemporaneous documents, footage, and eyewitness testimonies from various stages of “The Brothers Grimsby” production.

The Daily Mail released footage from a scene in question, prompting Wilson to denounce it as unauthorized and misleading, labeling the move as bullying and gaslighting.

British critics have largely given the book negative reviews. Emily Watkins from iNews, in a two-star critique, criticized the writing as so poor that it becomes distracting, despite acknowledging the compelling nature of Rebel Wilson’s life story and voice.

Watkins lamented the “clangers” in the book and suggested that while it might appeal to Wilson’s fans for its conversational tone, less dedicated readers might find it lacking. Similarly, Tim Robey from The Telegraph, also awarding the book two stars, questioned if the humorous parts had been redacted.

He described the British edition as a mix of weak jokes and self-indulgence, noting that while Rebel Rising has moments of frankness, they don’t always work to its advantage. Despite this, he acknowledged Wilson’s bravery in sharing personal details publicly.

But here’s the twist: some eagle-eyed readers noticed that certain parts of the book were blacked out. Can you believe it? 😲 It has sparked quite a bit of controversy and curiosity among fans and book enthusiasts alike. What could those blacked out parts possibly contain? Some speculate it could be juicy behind-the-scenes Hollywood secrets or candid personal anecdotes. Whether intentional or not, it certainly adds an aura of mystery to the whole reading experience. Have you managed to get your hands on a copy? Do share your thoughts and speculations! Let’s unravel the enigma together. Until next time, happy reading!

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