Rebel Wilson Calls Coming Out ‘A Very Hard Situation’

It’s starting to look like Rebel Wilson had to out herself to prevent being outed.

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Last week, she posted a photo of her and her girlfriend smiling on Instagram.

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Shortly after, The Sydney Morning Herald released an op-ed by Andrew Hornery.

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He revealed they had planned to publish her new relationship and gave her a 2-day window to respond.

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“Wilson opted to gazump the story, posting about her new 'Disney Princess',” Hornery wrote.

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Many of Wilson’s supporters rushed to her defense, including journalist Kate Doak.

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“So apparently it wasn't @RebelWilson's choice to come out...” she tweeted along with a lengthy thread of screenshots.

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Wilson tweeted back, “Thanks for your comments.”

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She added, “it was a very hard situation but trying to handle it with grace.”

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