Rebel Wilson is spilling the tea on her life, loves, and the A-list celebrities she’s encountered over the years in her upcoming memoir, Rebel Rising. It’s like sitting down with a close friend who happens to know everyone in Hollywood. One of the standout stories involves her first meeting with the legendary Whoopi Goldberg. And let me tell you, it’s a doozy.

Rebel Meets Whoopi: A Fandom Moment for the Ages

When Whoopi Goldberg was in town filming Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Rebel Wilson couldn’t contain her excitement. In her own words, she wrote, “‘Whoopi! Whoopi!’ I scream the second she walks out the door. I’d kill for an autograph or a picture. Whoopi, I’m an actress from Australia … can I get a photo please?’”

The Bridesmaids star admits she was so thrilled, she pushed past the barricades to get closer to Whoopi. Now, that’s commitment. And Whoopi? Well, she handled it like the seasoned pro she is. “Whoopi must have seen this supreme level of excitement before. She must sense that I’m a superfan and graciously takes the photo with me,” Rebel gushed. Imagine that—getting to meet one of your idols and having them be so gracious about it. It’s a moment Rebel will never forget.

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Not All Encounters Are Positive: Rebel Talks Adele

While Rebel’s meeting with Whoopi was a highlight, not all celebrity encounters have been so warm and fuzzy. In Rebel Rising, which hits shelves on April 2, she reveals that Adele, another powerhouse in the entertainment world, hasn’t been as welcoming. “As if my fatness might rub off on her if I were near her for more than 30 seconds. That she didn’t like being compared to ‘Fat Amy,’” Rebel wrote, referencing her unforgettable character in Pitch Perfect.

Despite their mutual history of weight loss transformations—Adele shedding over 100 pounds and Rebel losing 80 pounds—their dynamic hasn’t been as harmonious as one might hope. It’s a raw and honest admission from Rebel, who’s never been one to shy away from sharing her truths.

The Journey to Health: Rebel’s Transformation Story

Rebel’s journey to health and wellness began in 2016 when she lost her first 33 pounds. Fast forward four years, and she was ready to take her commitment to the next level. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she shared her resolutions for 2020: “OK, so for me 2020 is going to be called ‘The Year of Health’ — so I put on the athleisure and went out for a walk, deliberately hydrating on the couch right now and trying to avoid the sugar and junk food, which is going to be hard after the holidays I’ve just had but I’m going to do it!”

But life isn’t always a straight line. In January, Rebel opened up about regaining 30 pounds after her initial 80-pound loss. “It makes me feel bad about myself … it shouldn’t … but it does,” she confessed on Instagram. “I’m really proud of the work I’ve been doing on new movies and my memoir, it’s just been a LOT and I’ve lost focus on my healthy lifestyle.” She then turned to her fans, asking, “Anyone else going through the same thing?” It’s a reminder that even the stars we admire face the same struggles as the rest of us.