(CNN) Rebel Wilson stirred controversy recently when she announced she was the first plus-size woman to star in a romantic comedy and has now apologized for it. In a recent appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the Australian actress talked about her role in the upcoming film "Isn't it Romantic." "I'm kind of proud to be the first ever plus-sized girl to be the star of a romantic comedy," Wilson said. Twitter was quick to point out that other plus-size actresses such as Ricki Lake, Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique (all of whom are now more svelte than in the past) had starred in rom-coms. Wilson defended her comment with tweets of her own.

Source: CNN November 06, 2018 14:15 UTC