Mickey Gooch Jr has been identified as the individual with whom actor Rebel Wilson shared a significant moment in her life, as revealed in her new autobiography, Rebel Rising. Wilson disclosed in her memoir that she lost her virginity to Gooch Jr when she was 35 years old, expressing this revelation directly to him in the book.
The event took place at the Greenwich Hotel in New York while Wilson was filming How To Be Single, a movie in which Gooch Jr also had a role. The now 44-year-old Wilson humorously mentioned that she 'high-fived myself' after the experience.
So, who is Mickey Gooch Jr? He is a 38-year-old actor and comedian, the son of Michael Gooch, a prominent banker and founder of the GFI Group. Born and raised in New Jersey, Gooch Jr currently resides in Malibu. He is involved in production companies Skitbags Entertainment and Kodiak Pictures, with the latter working on a project in collaboration with Cross Creek Pictures.
Aside from How To Be Single, Gooch Jr has appeared in various films such as The Clapper, Deported, and Madness in the Method. Reports indicate that he and Wilson were in a relationship for six months, which eventually ended, though they remain friends.
In her autobiography, Wilson shared that her decision to lose her virginity was influenced by her mother's battle with breast cancer. She emphasized the importance of living life to the fullest and experiencing love and intimacy. Wilson expressed her newfound sense of empowerment and self-awareness, stating that she now embraces her physicality and enjoys it.
Wilson hopes that by sharing her story, she can send a positive message to others who may feel pressured to conform to societal expectations regarding virginity and relationships.
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