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Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts
MacInnes alleges Wilson’s Instagram posts misrepresented a harassment complaint and caused serious harm, while Wilson denies the posts carried the meaning alleged.
- On Monday, actor Rebel Wilson arrived at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney for the start of a defamation trial brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut, "The Deb."
- MacInnes is suing over Instagram posts where Wilson alleged the actor lied about being sexually harassed by producer Amanda Ghost during a 2023 Bondi Beach swim. Wilson denies the claims.
- Barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC argued the harassment allegation was used as "leverage" during a budget dispute, describing the swim as a medical emergency. Wilson claims MacInnes originally confided feeling uncomfortable, later changing her story.
- The trial is expected to span nine days before Justice Elizabeth Raper. MacInnes seeks aggravated damages and a court order preventing Wilson from repeating the allegedly defamatory claims online or elsewhere.
- These legal issues delayed the Australian theatrical release of "The Deb" until April 9. Wilson faces separate legal battles in the NSW Supreme Court brought by producers Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron, and Vince Holden.
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Rebel Wilson accused of fabrication in The Deb defamation case
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The Courier'So cute': Rebel's praise before fiery defamation fight
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has praised her directorial debut as she prepares to defend herself in a blockbuster defamation case brought by the film's star.The Pitch Perfect star directed, co-produced and starred in The Deb, a musical comedy set in rural NSW, the release of which was delayed due to various legal battles.She is being sued by lead actor Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts claiming she confided in Wilson that she had felt u…
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