Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation claims brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes in a Sydney court. MacInnes sued Wilson, alleging her reputation was harmed by Instagram posts made in 2024 and 2025. These posts accused MacInnes of retracting a sexual harassment complaint against a film producer to advance her career, a claim MacInnes denied. Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the case, ruling that the imputation of MacInnes changing her story was not defamatory, and ordered MacInnes to pay Wilson's legal costs. The case stemmed from an incident in September 2023 involving MacInnes and a film producer.

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought against her by co-star Charlotte MacInnes. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts that implied she was a liar and had recanted a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career. The posts related to an alleged incident involving the film's co-producer, Amanda Ghost, during Wilson's directorial debut, "The Deb." Justice Elizabeth Raper found in favor of Wilson, ruling that MacInnes failed to establish the publications caused or were likely to cause serious harm. Wilson stated the verdict reinforced her belief in standing up for what is right.