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 READ MORE: Margot Robbie shows off her very ample cleavage in a glittering bustier gown as she joins Cate Blanchett and Rebel Wilson at the 2024 AACTA Awards 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. Full 2024 AACTA Award Winners FILM Best Direction in Film: Talk to Me – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippo Best Film: Talk to Me – Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton Best Lead Actor in Film: Aswan Reid – The New Boy Best Lead Actress in Film: Sophie Wilde – Talk to Me Best Supporting Actor in Film: Hugo Weaving – The Rooster Best Supporting Actress in Film: Deborah Mailman – The New Boy Best Casting in Film presented by Casting Networks: Shayda – Anousha Zarkesh Best Cinematography in Film: The New Boy – Warwick Thornton Best Costume Design in Film: Carmen – Emily Seresin Best Editing in Film presented by Spectrum Films: Talk to Me – Geoff Lamb Best Hair and Makeup: Talk to Me – Rebecca Buratto, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou Best Indie Film: Limbo – Ivan Sen (Dir.), David Jowsey, Greer Simpkin, Rachel Higgins – Bunya Productions Best Original Score in Film: Talk to Me – Cornel Wilczek Best Production Design in Film: The New Boy – Amy Baker Best Screenplay in Film: Talk to Me – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Best Sound in Film Talk to Me – Emma Bortignon, Pete Smith, Nick Steele TELEVISION Best Acting in a Comedy: Kate Box – Deadloch Best Children’s Program: Bluey – Joe Brumm, Charlie Aspinwall, Sam Moor, Daley Pearson – Ludo Studio (ABC) Best Comedy Entertainment Program: Hard Quiz – Chris Walker, Kevin Whyte, Tom Gleeson, John Tabbagh – Thinkative Television and ABC Best Comedy Performer presented by Network Ten: Cal Wilson – The Great Australian Bake Off Best Drama Series: The Newsreader – Joanna Werner, Michael Lucas – Werner Film Productions Best Factual Entertainment Program: Old People’s Home for Teenagers – Tony De La Pena, Tara McWilliams, Emily Potts – Endemol Shine Australia (ABC) Best Lead Actor in a Drama presented by BINGE: Hugo Weaving – Love Me Best Lead Actress in a Drama presented by BINGE: Anna Torv – The Newsreader Best Lifestyle Program: Gardening Australia – Gill Lomas – ABCTV (ABC) Best Miniseries: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Jodi Matterson, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Barbara Gibbs, Sarah Lambert, Glendyn Ivin – Made Up Stories, Amazon Studios, Fifth Season Best Narrative Comedy Series: Colin From Accounts – Ian Collie, Rob Gibson, Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer – Easy Tiger (Binge, Foxtel) Best Reality Program: MasterChef Australia – David Forster, Simon Child, Eoin Maher, April Mackay – Endemol Shine Australia (Network Ten) Best Screenplay in Television: Deadloch (Episode 1) – Kate McCartney, Kate McLennan Best Stand-Up Special: Hannah Gadsby: Something Special – Hannah Gadsby, Kevin Whyte, Kathleen McCarthy, Jenney Shamash, Frank Bruzzese – Guesswork Television Pty Ltd (Netflix) Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Hunter Page-Lochard – The Newsreader Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Heather Mitchell – Love Me Best Casting in Television presented by Casting Networks: Deadloch – Alison Telford, Kate Leonard Best Cinematography in Television: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Episode 1 – Sam Chiplin Best Costume Design in Television: The Newsreader – Episode 4 – Zed Dragojlovich Best Direction in Drama or Comedy: The Newsreader (Episode 4) – Emma Freeman Best Direction in Nonfiction Television: The Australian Wars (Episode 1) – Rachel Perkins, Dylan River, Tov Belling Best Documentary or Factual Program: The Australian Wars – Darren Dale, Rachel Perkins, Belinda Mravicic – Blackfella Films Pty Ltd (NITV, SBS) Best Editing in a Documentary: The Australian Wars – Andrea Lang, Mark Atkin, Hilary Balmond Best Editing in Television: Deadloch – Episode 1 – Angie Higgins Best Entertainment Program: Eurovision Song Contest 2023 – Grand Final – Paul Clarke, Emily Griggs – Blink TV Production Pty Ltd (SBS) Best Original Score in Television: Deadloch – Episode 1 – Amanda Brown Best Production Design in Television: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Episode 1 – Melinda Doring Best Sound in Television: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Episode 6 – David Lee, Robert Mackenzie, Leah Katz, James Ashton
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