Charlotte MacInnes sued actor and director Rebel Wilson in a Sydney court over a series of Instagram posts MacInnes claims falsely implied she had privately told Wilson she was sexually harassed by a producer on the film 'The Deb,' which Wilson directed. MacInnes argues the posts damaged her reputation by suggesting she made a confidential disclosure she never made. Wilson starred in the 'Pitch Perfect' franchise before moving into directing. The case opened in April 2025 and turns on whether Wilson's social media statements were defamatory under Australian law, which places the burden on the defendant to prove truth or a recognized defense.
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Rebel Wilson is the defendant in a Sydney defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut 'The Deb.' MacInnes claims Wilson posted on Instagram — to an audience of over 11 million followers — false suggestions that MacInnes had privately told Wilson she was sexually harassed by a producer on the film, then publicly denied it. Court filings allege Wilson made those posts
newspaper Read articleAustralian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb", over allegations linked to a series of social media posts made by Wilson. MacInnes claims Wilson falsely suggested in Instagram posts that she had privately confided in her about being sexually harassed by one of the film's producers. Court filings allege Wilson, the star of three "Pitch Perfect" movies and "Br
Open original open_in_newSYDNEY, April 20 (Reuters) – Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson’s directorial debut “The Deb”, over allegations linked to a series of social media posts made by Wilson. MacInnes claims Wilson falsely suggested in Instagram posts that she had privately confided in her about being sexually harassed by one of the film’s producers. Court filings allege Wilson, the star of three “
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Rebel Wilson is the defendant in a Sydney defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut 'The Deb.' MacInnes claims Wilson posted on Instagram — to an audience of over 11 million followers — false suggestions that MacInnes had privately told Wilson she was sexually harassed by a producer on the film, then publicly denied it. Court filings allege Wilson made those posts without checking with MacInnes and despite knowing no formal complaint had been filed.
Rebel Wilson is now the defendant in a Sydney defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut 'The Deb.' MacInnes claims Wilson posted to her 11-million-follower Instagram account suggesting MacInnes had privately told her about being sexually harassed by a producer on the film — a claim MacInnes denies making. Court filings allege Wilson knew no complaint had been filed and never checked with MacInnes before posting, leaving MacInnes publicly branded a liar when she denied the conversation.
Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut "The …
SYDNEY, April 20 (Reuters) – Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on Monday at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor …
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