The actress Rebel Wilson thinks should take up comedy

Actress Rebel Wilson says Jennifer Lawrence would 'kill it' as a comedian. Photo / Getty

Rebel Wilson says Jennifer Lawrence is "way funnier" than her.

The Australian comedic actress has become firm friends with the Oscar winning star and insisted that Lawrence is casually comical.

She said: "Jennifer Lawrence is just the most naturally hilarious person. She's way funnier than me and a real story-teller.

Jennifer Lawrence is naturally hilarious, according to Rebel Wilson. Photo / Getty

"If she was in a comedy she'd smash it. We'll hang out or have a barbecue. That's the cool thing about living in the US - you get to meet so many people you respect and work with."

Meanwhile, Wilson, who recently split from her How To Be Single co-star Micky Gooch Jr., revealed she has been single for most of her life and likes being independent.

She told Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine: "I'm very independent and have been single for most of my life. I see people who are very co-dependent and I think they're missing out on life. It's good because I do whatever the hell I want.

"My mum really sacrificed her life when she started having us kids, and so she always encouraged us to go out there and chase after our dreams and live our lives.

"I'm hoping the right guy will come along. But if it doesn't happen I'm alright. I'm a very independent lady and I've got my own stuff going on."

-Bang! Showbiz