Rebel Wilson is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful and revered comedic talents.
But the famed funnywoman, 43, may have pushed the envelope a tad too far while hosting the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
According to news.com.au, Wilson shot off a quip about cancer that went down like a led balloon.
‘Why is Australia so good at making horror? Is it because everyone had that aunt who’s had half a nose chopped off because of skin cancer?’ asked Rebel, who seemed hesitant to go through with the whole joke.
The joke was met with awkward laughs and groans by the audience, which included Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Sophie Wilder, Elsa Pataky, and Simon Baker.
Rebel Wilson may have pushed the envelope a tad too far while hosting the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast on Saturday
‘Why is Australia so good at making horror? Is it because everyone had that aunt who’s had half a nose chopped off because of skin cancer?’ asked Rebel
However, the rest of her hosting duties ran smoothly, with many of the star’s jabs at Queensland landing to rapturous applause and laughter.
She first joked that the AACTAs would be the only awards ceremony serving ‘boxed wine’.
‘It’ll also be the only one where people will get munted and chuck a spew in the dunny. I love Queensland… It’s like if Jetstar was a state,’ she said.
‘All the best Married at First Sight participants are from Queensland,’ Wilson added.
However, the rest of her hosting duties ran smoothly, with many of the star’s jabs at Queensland landing to rapturous applause and laughter
The supernatural smash hit Talk To Me took home most of the biggest gongs at the 2024 AACTA Awards.
The flick was awarded Best Film, Best Direction for brothers Danny and Michael Philippo, and Best Actress for Sophie Wilde.
It had already taken home several other trophies, which were announced ahead of the main ceremony.
Talk to Me cleaned up on Thursday, taking out Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best Hair and Makeup, giving it a total of eight wins.
‘All the best Married at First Sight participants are from Queensland,’ Wilson joked
The chilling film has been an international hit since its release last year, grossing over $92million from a budget of just $4.5million.
Meanwhile, a glowing Margot Robbie was all smiles as she took home the prestigious Trailblazer Award.
The AACTA Trailblazer Award highlights the achievements, abilities, and success of an Australian screen practitioner who inspires others in the industry.
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