Rebel Wilson won a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, an Australian actress who starred in Wilson’s 2024 directorial debut. the debt.
On Wednesday, July 22, an Australian judge ruled in favor of the Pitch perfect star, who was accused by MacInnes of spreading lies about her on social media after an alleged sexual harassment incident.
The lawsuit arose from a 2023 incident involving the film’s co-producer, Amanda Ghost. Wilson claimed MacInnes confided in her that she felt “uncomfortable” after Ghost asked him to take a shower with her after the beach.
According to Wilson, MacInnes later withdrew his complaint to protect his career, something Wilson suggested in his social media posts. But MacInnes maintains that he never made or withdrew such a complaint and argued that Wilson’s posts damaged his reputation.
However, Judge Elizabeth Raper ruled Wednesday that MacInnes “has failed to establish that the posts have caused or could cause serious harm,” ruling in favor of Wilson, according to cnn.
Throughout the trial, Wilson rejected claims that she made up the allegations or used them as leverage during disagreements over the film’s budget and writing credits.
Rebel Wilson celebrates defamation verdict
Following the verdict, Wilson reflected on the toll the dispute had taken and described The Deb as his “dream job” and said seeing his journey overshadowed by legal proceedings had been “incredibly difficult.”
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me,” he wrote. “I am grateful that this chapter has come to its conclusion and I look forward to returning to what I love most, my family and my work. Thank you to the judge and the Australian legal system for whom I have the greatest respect.”
