Rebel Wilson has spoken about being a female star in comedy.

The 29-year-old actress, who has made her name starring in comedies such as Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids, said women tend to be the supporting roles for their male co-stars.

“How I see it is, I do two types of job: dream jobs like female-driven comedies and the other job, which is basically the boys’ club,” she told Elle UK.

Rebel, who has also appeared in Pain And Gain and Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb, continued: “I have done three big movies with men – these are talented, strong-minded males, but you have to find a way to work that system.

“You aren’t being paid much and you start at a disadvantage with the script. Usually, you don’t have any cool jokes and you’re there to support the male actor.”

The Australian actress graces the front cover of the UK and Australian editions of the May issue, after being given the rising star award by the magazine.

“Those male roles are 90 per cent written and formed by the time the filming starts but the female roles are only 20 per cent there. It’s unfair, but I love being funny so I improve the role, work with the limited parameters and opportunities and maximise them,” she explained.

“If you are a woman in that situation you work harder, sharpen your skills more; you need to be two or three times as good as the guys. I just go in there and try and crush it.”

Rebel, who reprises her role as Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect 2, said she has become more aware of her red carpet outfits.

Rebel Wilson (Rob Latour/Invision/AP)
Rebel Wilson (Rob Latour/Invision)

“I am the type of girl with zero fashion sense but I am getting into it now. It’s becoming important for me,” she said.

“I saw a lot of girls were beginning to notice what I wear and I feel a kind of responsibility, because there aren’t any women in Hollywood my size and age.”