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Rebel Wilson sizzles in bikini after clash with Aussie newspaper over new girlfriend

Rebel Wilson channelled Brigitte Bardot vibes as she posed on a boat after she broke her silence on an Australian newspapers attempt to 'out' her.

The 42-year-old actress wore a salmon pink checked bikini with a matching jacket and completed her 1960s look with thick-rimmed white shades.

She appeared to be enjoying a sun-soaked holiday with her girlfriend Ramona Agruma just days after the pair were thrown into the spotlight after Sydney Morning Herald tried to write a story about her sexuality.

Last week, the Pitch Perfect star took to Instagram to tell the world that she had met her "Disney Princess", which she was met with huge congratulations and well wishes.

Rebel Wilson looks stunning in a vintage pink bikini beside a pool (instagram.com/rebelwilson)
She took to Instagram last week to share a photo of her and her girlfriend (instagram.com/rebelwilson)

However, it appears that Rebel, who has been dating her girlfriend Ramona in plain sight for months, was given days to give her response to an Australian newspaper before they 'outed' her.

Taking her private life, rightfully, into her own hands - Rebel shared a snap of her and the fashion and jewellery designer with the caption: "I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess.”

For good measure, she added the caption: "#Loveislove".

She has been dating Ramona for months but an Australian newspaper wanted to 'out her' (instagram.com/rebelwilson)
She proudly flaunts her new slimmed down figure (Instagram)

In a tweet, Rebel thanked fans for their support, and wrote: "Thanks for your comments, it was a very hard situation but trying to handle it with grace."

The pair attended the Vanity Fair Oscars Party together in March, where they both looked incredible.

While it appears that Rebel never felt the need to 'announce' her relationship, it seems that she was given very little choice by the Sydney Morning Herald who gave her two days to respond to questioning about her sexuality.

She called her girlfriend her 'Disney princess' after saying that she thought she was looking for a prince (Getty Images for Operation Smile)
The couple attended the Vanity Fair Oscars party together earlier this year (WireImage)

However, the private columnist, who is openly gay himself, appeared to be angry when the actress decided to take control of the narrative around her love life.

He said that Rebel had "gazump" the story, and bizarrely appeared to question her sexuality by mentioning her ex-boyfriend.

"It was with an abundance of caution and respect that this media outlet emailed Rebel Wilson's representatives on Thursday morning, giving her two days to comment on her new relationship with LA leisure wear designer Ramona Agruma, before publishing a single word," Andrew Hornery wrote.

Rebel said that she wanted to handle the situation with 'grace' (rebelwilson/Instagram)

"Big mistake. Wilson opted to gazump the story, posting about her new 'Disney Princess' on Instagram early Friday morning, the same platform she had previously used to brag about her handsome ex-boyfriend, wealthy American beer baron Jacob Busch.

The Sydney-based newspaper has denied any wrong doing (INSTAGRAM)

"Considering how bitterly Wilson had complained about poor journalism standards... her choice ignore our discreet genuine and honest queries was underwhelming."

The article attracted fury from the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies, who said that the paper and journalist had no right to force Rebel's hand.

The newspaper's editor Bevan Sheilds wrote a statement where he denied any wrong doing and wished the couple well.

Hornery has also spoken out about his original piece, reflecting on the "tone" of the article.

Rebel enjoyed a break away with her girlfriend (GETTY)

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"I genuinely regret that Rebel has found this hard,' Hornery said in a column that replaced Sunday's article.

"That was never my intention. But I see she has handled it all with extraordinary grace."

He added that, "As a gay man I'm well aware of how deeply discrimination hurts. The last thing I would ever want to do is inflict that pain on someone else."

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