Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Suit Against Co‑Star
Originally published Jul 22, 2026
By Alyssa Ray · TheWrap
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Key points
- Sydney court dismissed MacInnes' defamation claim against Wilson.
- Judge ruled Wilson's posts were not defamatory under Australian law.
- MacInnes was ordered to pay Wilson’s legal fees.
- Wilson posted a statement thanking the judge and reaffirming her principles.
An Australian court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes against Rebel Wilson. MacInnes alleged that Wilson’s Instagram posts accusing producer Amanda Ghost of sexual harassment harmed her reputation, but the judge found the statements non‑defamatory and ordered MacInnes to cover Wilson’s legal costs.
Wilson thanked the judiciary in a social‑media statement, emphasizing her commitment to standing up for what she believes is right and expressing relief that the dispute over her directorial debut "The Deb" has been resolved.
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