Rebel Wilson’s Desire To Become a Mom Inspired Weight Loss
Rebel Wilson opened up about her “year of health” in 2020, in which she lost over 80 pounds, revealing that it wasn’t just about herself, but about bringing another life…
Rebel Wilson attends the Netflix Senior Year Special Screening at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on May 10, 2022 in West Hollywood, California.
Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for NetflixRebel Wilson opened up about her "year of health" in 2020, in which she lost over 80 pounds, revealing that it wasn't just about herself, but about bringing another life into the world. The Bridesmaids actress said her fertility doctor told her in 2019 that she would have a better chance of harvesting and freezing her eggs if she lost weight. "He looked me up and down and said, 'You'd do much better if you were healthier,'" the actress told People in a new interview.
"I was taken aback. I thought, 'Oh God, this guy's so rude.' He was right," Wilson, 42, said. "I was carrying around a lot of excess weight. It's almost like I didn't think of my own needs. I thought of a future child's needs that really inspired me to get healthier."
The actress, who also has a polycystic ovarian syndrome which can affect fertility, said, "It wasn't a goal to get to a certain weight. It was just being the healthiest version of myself."
Though Wilson would like to have children, she isn't concerned about having a partner. "I would love to have a family. I'm just going for it by myself at the moment because of the biological clock. If I meet the right person, great, and then they can fit in with whatever happens. It's great that the technology exists. You have so many options with surrogacy and sperm donors. I only started thinking of fertility when I was 39 so you feel quite late but then there are women in their mid-40s who've been successful. Look at Janet Jackson, it's pretty inspiring. Any woman who's gone through it, I really relate to. It's been an emotional rollercoaster. I don't know how it's going to end. But I'm still young enough to try."
Wilson said her emotional issues caused her to eat emotionally, "and that's a process," she said. "You cry a lot, analyze things. I'd never done that before. It's really hard to know why you don't feel worthy when people look at my life on paper and say you've done all these amazing things. That's what I'm trying to overcome."
Wilson can be seen in her latest Netflix film, Senior Year, in which her character falls into a 20-year coma after a cheerleading accident, wakes up as a 37-year-old, ready to redo her senior year and finds out "being your authentic real self is what matters."
March 8th is International Women’s Day, and in a world where women are still fighting for equality, the event remains as important today as it was back in 1975 when it started. The theme for IWD 2022 is #BreakTheBias, and it’s all about "imagining a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination." Time2play surveyed 1,600 women in the US to learn more about who American women think will make the most significant impact in 2022. So which women will be the most influential in America this year? Check out the results below:
10. Simone Biles -- 3%
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images24-year-old Simone Biles is the most accomplished American gymnast in history with four-time Olympic gold wins.
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9. Queen Elizabeth II -- 3%
Joe Giddens - by WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe Queen has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. At 95 years old, she is known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service as an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
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8. Kim Kardashian -- 4%
Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty ImagesWith her high-profile divorce from Kanye West ongoing, the SKIMS founder, 41, has maintained great composure in handling her private affairs while keeping up with her businesses.
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7. Jill Biden -- 5%
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesNot only is she First Lady of the United States, but Jill Biden, 70, is also a community college educator and bestselling author. She is the first presidential spouse to maintain an independent career outside of the White House.
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6. Taylor Swift -- 6%
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe 32-year-old singer-songwriter has never been afraid to show exactly how she's feeling though her music. Exes fear her, but her fans praise her.
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5. Greta Thunberg -- 6%
Peter Summers/Getty ImagesThe Swedish environmental activist known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation is now 19-years-old -- can you believe it? Thunberg's activism began when she persuaded her parents to adopt lifestyle choices that reduced their own carbon footprint.
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4. Oprah Winfrey -- 8%
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesYou can't possibly list influential women and not have Oprah on it! Dubbed the "Queen of All Media," she was the richest African-American of the 20th century, was once the world's only black billionaire and the greatest black philanthropist in U.S. history. By 2007, she was often ranked as the most influential woman in the world.
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3. Michelle Obama -- 14%
Jack Taylor/Getty ImagesBesides serving as the first African-American woman to be First Lady of the United States from when Barack was in office, Michelle, 58, is an attorney and author. She serves as a role model for women and worked as an advocate for poverty awareness, education, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy eating. Michele also supports American designers and is considered a fashion icon.
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2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- 17%
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesAOC has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019 as a member of the Democratic Party. Taking office at age 29, AOC is the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress. She has been noted for her substantial social media presence... especially relative to her fellow members of Congress.
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1. Kamala Harris -- 34%
Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesKamala Harris, 57, is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first Black American and first South Asian American vice president.
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