Rebel Wilson believes she "misspoke" when she claimed that she will be "first-ever plus-sized girl to be the star of a romantic comedy". The actor had made the remarks during her appearance at Ellen DeGeneres' show where she was promoting the film, Isn't It Romantic.

Her comments resulted in a major backlash for the Australian star on social media. She later apologised only after social media users reminded her that actors Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique had fronted romantic comedies before.