Rebel Wilson says idea only gay actors can play gay roles is ‘total nonsense’

Rebel Wilson on Desert Island Discs (Tricia Yourkevich/PA)

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has said the idea that “only straight actors can play straight roles and gay actors can play gay roles” is “total nonsense”.

The Pitch Perfect star, 44, spoke to radio presenter Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs and was asked if women can get away with different jokes compared to men.