Rebel Wilson Faces Defamation Lawsuit from 'The Deb' Lead Actress in Sydney Court

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200

Australian actress Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court on April 20, 2026, for the start of a defamation trial brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actress in Wilson's directorial debut film 'The Deb.' MacInnes alleges that Wilson damaged her reputation through Instagram posts where Wilson claimed MacInnes had confided in her about being sexually harassed by producer Amanda Ghost during production in September 2023. Wilson reportedly suggested in these posts that MacInnes later lied by denying any harassment or inappropriate behavior when questioned. The film 'The Deb,' a musical comedy that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024, faced delays in its Australian theatrical release earlier that month due to this legal dispute. MacInnes is seeking aggravated damages and a court order to prevent Wilson from repeating the allegations online or elsewhere. Wilson's defense has not yet been publicly detailed, but she denies the claims. The trial is expecte