On April 20, 2026, Rebel Wilson appeared in the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney. She is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by actress Charlotte MacInnes. The case stems from a series of Instagram posts made by Wilson.
MacInnes claims these posts damaged her reputation by suggesting she was sexually harassed by Amanda Ghost. The incident allegedly occurred after both women shared a bath following a trip to Bondi Beach in 2023.
Wilson’s legal team argues that MacInnes has benefited from the dispute and has not suffered any real harm. They assert that the allegations are unfounded and that MacInnes changed her story only after receiving professional opportunities from Ghost.
The defamation hearing is set to last nine days and will be livestreamed for public viewing. In a sworn declaration, MacInnes disputed Wilson’s version of events, further complicating the matter.
MacInnes’ lawyer described the allegations as ‘completely false, fantasy, malicious concoctions.’ Yet, Wilson claimed that MacInnes used the situation as leverage in a separate dispute with producers of the film.
Wilson stated, “The fact that this girl has been employed now by this ‘producer’ in the lead role of a production called GATSBY (ART Boston) and given a record label – should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story.”
Legal representatives for MacInnes countered this by saying, “Ms. Wilson, as part of that dispute, raises the issue of sexual harassment as leverage, we say.” This back-and-forth highlights the tension between the parties involved.
Both sides present strong arguments regarding the credibility of their claims. The central issue remains whether MacInnes reported feeling uncomfortable about Ghost’s behavior.
Rebel Wilson is also directing The Deb — a musical comedy set in the Australian outback — which has faced significant delays due to ongoing legal battles.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the potential impact of this lawsuit on Wilson’s career and projects moving forward. As this case unfolds, it will likely draw significant media attention.
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