They are called “
late boomers
”. Understand, these people live certain experiences late. Rebel Wilson is one of them. She recounted her own experience in an exclusive interview with
People,
published on March 27. A revelation which sparked a debate on social networks, concerning sexuality and the social expectations which weigh on it.
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“I don't want people to feel alone if they haven't done certain things by a certain age,” the actress explained to
People
. Rebel Wilson, known for her comedic roles in films such as
Pitch Perfect
(2012) and
Isn't It Romantic
(2019), chose to share her experience to help people who have been through a similar situation feel understood.
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“Not everyone has to lose their virginity as a teenager,” Rebel Wilson said. Before adding: “I hope this will allow other people in the same situation to feel less alone and less judged.”
“I left the room when the conversation was taking place”
Talking about sexuality has proven to be complicated for the actress over the years. “Every time, I left the room when the conversation was happening,” she said. And the actress, now aged 44, continued: “People said: 'Oh, at 24, that's late!' and so I was like, 'Oh my God, I'm 35, what's happening? I'm going to look so bad.'"
Rebel Wilson's interview was widely shared on social media, generating lively discussions on the subject. Some netizens expressed their gratitude towards the actress, while others criticized exposing such intimate details of her personal life.
As a reminder, the actress was in a relationship with Jacob Busch, an American businessman, for a year and a half, before formalizing in 2022 her relationship with Ramona Agruma - founder and designer of the brand Citron Ve Limon. Rebel Wilson has since become engaged to the businesswoman. In November 2022, the couple welcomed their first child after using a surrogate mother. Rebel Wilson plans to speak more on the subject in her memoir
Rebel Rising,
due out April 2, but hopes in the meantime that her story will send a "positive message."