Rebel Wilson is one of the most popular and hilarious actresses in Hollywood, known for her roles in movies like Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn’t It Romantic. But is she also related to the famous pop vocal group Wilson Phillips, whose members are the daughters of legendary musicians from The Beach Boys and The Mamas & The Papas? The answer is no, but here’s why some people might think otherwise.
The Wilson Connection
Rebel Wilson was born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds in Sydney, Australia, in 1980. She legally changed her name to Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson in 2022 She has three siblings: sisters Liberty and Annaleise (who goes by Annarchi) and a brother who goes by Ryot.
Wilson Phillips, on the other hand, consists of sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas. They formed their group in Los Angeles in 1989 and had several hit singles in the early 1990s, including “Hold On”, “Release Me”, and “You’re in Love”.
The only connection between Rebel Wilson and Wilson Phillips is their common last name, which is very common in general. In fact, Rebel Wilson is not even the surname she was born with. Wilson is not related to any members of the American vocal group or their famous parents
The Owen Wilson Confusion
Another source of confusion might be the fact that Rebel Wilson has co-starred with another Wilson in Hollywood: Owen Wilson. The two appeared together in the comedy film Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb in 2014 and are set to star in another comedy film called Senior Year in 2022
However, Owen Wilson is also not related to Rebel Wilson or Wilson Phillips. He was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1968 and has two brothers who are also actors: Luke and Andrew Wilson. Owen Wilson’s parents are Robert Andrew Wilson, an advertising executive, and Laura Cunningham Wilson, a photographer
Rebel Wilson has said that she loves Owen Wilson but they are not related. She also joked that she would love to be related to him because he is so funny and talented.
The Bottom Line
Rebel Wilson is a talented and successful actress who has made a name for herself in Hollywood with her comedic skills and charisma. She is not related to Wilson Phillips or Owen Wilson, despite sharing a last name with them. She has her own family background and history that are distinct from theirs. She is proud of her Australian roots and her unique name that reflects her personality.
