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Gemma Collins was riding high on Monday night as she got to meet her 'idol' Rebel Wilson after her show at the London Palladium.
The TOWIE star, 43, has previously admitted she is a 'huge fan' of the actress, 44, even once attempting to track her down her hotel to try and meet her.
After the event, An Evening With Rebel Wilson, Gemma was finally able to meet the Aussie star, saying it was a 'huge moment'.
She shared a beaming photo of the two blonde bombshells posing backstage together to her Instagram on Tuesday.
Gemma dazzled in a sparkly silver jacket and sequinned green dress, while Rebel stunned in a black and glittery mesh gown.
Gemma Collins was riding high on Monday night as she got to meet her 'idol' Rebel Wilson after her show at the London Palladium
The TOWIE star, 43, has previously admitted she is a 'huge fan' of the actress, 44, even once attempting to track her down her hotel to try and meet her
After the event, An Evening With Rebel Wilson, Gemma was finally able to meet the Aussie star, saying it was a 'huge moment'
With their wavy blonde hair, glamorous makeup and bright white smiles, fans couldn't help but comment how similar the pair looked.
One follower commented saying: 'Love this photo, you definitely could pass as sisters, looks & personalities.'
While others wrote: 'Now that’s a powerful pairing; What an iconic duo; Legendary Icons!!' and Gemma's best pals Jedward chimed in to add: 'Iconic Duo REMMA forever!'
And it appears that Gemma also agrees with the comparison, saying she would love it if the Pitch Perfect star was 'real life sister'.
Ahead of the show, the reality star filmed herself going shopping to get Rebel some luxury gifts from Diptyque.
Addressing her followers she said: 'I'm super excited, I am off to see - oh my god I wish she was my real life sister, I am obsessed with her - Rebel Wilson tonight.
'I hope she loves candles as much as me, if she's my sister I think she will. I'm so obsessed with her and literally so excited to see her tonight and this is a huge moment to meet Rebel Wilson.'
She also shared a photo of Rebel posing with her nephew Hayden, after revealing the youngster is also a big fan of the movie star.
With their wavy blonde hair, glamorous makeup and bright white smiles, fans couldn't help but comment how similar the pair looked
And it appears that Gemma also agrees with the comparison, saying she would love it if the Pitch Perfect star was 'real life sister'
In her Instagram caption, Gemma gushed: 'I’m so proud of you Rebel you’re spectacular here’s to reaching higher in life for all with your inspirational book Rebel Rising I’ve got all the respect & love for the journey you’ve been on!
'Your heart & drive to go for things in life is such Girl Power on every level and I’m so happy you’ve found your Disney Princess X'.
Back in 2021, Gemma voiced her love of Rebel, recalling that she had even tried to orchestrate a meeting with her.
Speaking on her podcast about the Mars mission, she mused about who she would want to take with her if she ever went to space.
Gemma declared: 'Rebel Wilson. Last time I looked at her Instagram, she's in London. I want to meet her. Me and my nephew Hayden are huge fans.'
She went on: 'I even recognised one of the carpets that was in her Instagram picture and then I found out what hotel she was in.
'And I even rung the hotel reception and said, 'Look this is going to sound really weird, it's Gemma Collins here, but me and my nephew absolutely
