Newspaper critical of Wilson’s reveal
One of Australia’s most important newspapers admitted giving Rebel Wilson two days to comment on her first known same-sex relationship and then criticized her after the actress decided to come out of the closet on her own terms.
In an opinion piece published Saturday in the Sydney Morning Herald, columnist Andrew Hornery expressed frustration and contempt at the 42-year-old Australian superstar, after going into details about what led her to go public with her same-sex love.
“I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince, but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess,” the “Pitch Perfect” star wrote on social media Thursday, referring to her new girlfriend, Los Angeles clothing designer Ramona Agruma.
Her revelation was the result of a threat made by the newspaper.
“It was an abundance of caution and respect that this media outlet emailed
Rebel Wilson’s representatives on Thursday morning, giving her two days to comment on her new relationship with another woman, LA leisure wear designer Ramona Agruma, before publishing a single word,” Hornery wrote.
Offering her so much respect, however, turned out to be a “big mistake,” as she robbed the outlet of a scoop.
Instead of complying with the newspaper’s demands and issuing a statement about her personal life in the time determined by the newspaper, Wilson decided to post “about her new ‘Disney Princess’” on Instagram Friday morning.
Hornery slammed the actress for ignoring the outlet’s “genuine” inquiry. “Considering how bitterly Wilson had complained about poor journalism standards when she successfully sued Woman’s Day for defamation, her choice to ignore our discreet, genuine and honest queries was, in our view, underwhelming,” he wrote.
The article was widely criticized on social media.