Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Suit Over Film Dispute
Originally published Jul 22, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
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Key points
- Justice Raper dismissed all defamation and breach‑of‑confidence claims.
- Charlotte MacInnes must pay Rebel Wilson’s court costs.
- The case stemmed from statements about the film “The Deb.”
- No immediate indication of an appeal was given.
Australian actress and director Rebel Wilson successfully defended a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson’s directorial debut “The Deb.” Justice Elizabeth Raper of the Federal Court of Australia dismissed MacInnes’ claims of defamation and breach of confidence, ordering her to cover Wilson’s legal expenses.
The ruling concludes a dispute over four alleged defamatory statements related to the production. Wilson’s legal team hailed the decision as a vindication of her reputation, while MacInnes has not indicated plans for further appeal.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran