Actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation lawsuit brought by co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who alleged Wilson defamed her in social media posts. A federal court judge found MacInnes failed to prove serious harm, concluding a dispute over sexual harassment claims related to their film 'The Deb'.
Rebel Wilson has been cleared by a Sydney court of defaming actress Charlotte MacInnes. MacInnes sued Wilson over Instagram posts alleging she retracted a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the case, finding the imputation not defamatory and ordering MacInnes to pay Wilson's costs.
Rebel Wilson has given evidence in a Sydney defamation case, denying claims she bullied women on the set of her directorial debut The Deb. The actress is being sued by young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025, where Wilson called her a liar for allegedly complaining about sexual harassment by producer Amanda Ghost. MacInnes denies ever making such a complaint and claims Wilson ruined her reputation. Wilson maintains she is a "champion of women" and that her statements were truthful.
Rebel Wilson has lost over 80 pounds through gradual lifestyle changes including daily walking, strength training and mindful eating, while clarifying that Ozempic played only a supporting role and was not her primary method. The actor, who declared 2020 her 'year of health,' now emphasizes sustainability over intensity and has shifted focus from weight loss to overall wellbeing, recently stating she may never have a 'bikini body' but is grateful. A 2026 defamation case involving her film The Deb has brought renewed attention to her public profile.
Rebel Wilson faces a defamation lawsuit in Sydney court over Instagram posts claiming actress Charlotte MacInnes was sexually harassed by producer Amanda Ghost but retracted her complaint in exchange for a theatre role and record deal. MacInnes denies making any complaint and calls the allegations 'malicious concoctions'. The incident occurred on September 5, 2023, when MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath at Ghost's Bondi Beach apartment after she had an allergic reaction to the water.
Rebel Wilson faces a defamation lawsuit in Sydney court over claims she made on Instagram about young actress Charlotte MacInnes allegedly retracting a sexual harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost in exchange for career opportunities. Wilson's lawyers called the allegations 'malicious concoctions', while MacInnes's legal team denies any complaint was ever made and says Wilson used the bath incident as leverage in a budget dispute.
