Rebel Wilson accused of leaking private photo as co-star brands her ‘abusive’ in explosive court battle
Rebel Wilson is facing serious allegations in a defamation lawsuit brought by her 'Deb' co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who accused her of hacking her Snapchat account and leaking a private nude photo. MacInnes claims the incident caused severe emotional distress, while Wilson denies all allegations, calling them outrageous. The legal battle also involves accusations of smear campaigns against the film's producers, adding further complexity to the case.
- ▪Charlotte MacInnes accused Rebel Wilson of hiring someone to hack her Snapchat account in September 2025.
- ▪A private nude photo of MacInnes was allegedly sent to all her phone contacts after the hack, causing her significant anxiety.
- ▪MacInnes also alleged Wilson hired a public relations firm to damage the reputations of 'The Deb' producers Amanda Ghost and Gregor Cameron.
- ▪Wilson denied being involved in the hack or leaking the photo, calling the claims absurd.
- ▪Wilson is also facing a separate defamation lawsuit from the producers of 'The Deb.'
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Celebrity News Rebel Wilson accused of leaking private photo as co-star brands her ‘abusive’ in explosive court battle By Connor Surmonte Published May 1, 2026, 5:17 p.m. ET Rebel Wilson was branded “abusive” and accused of leaking a nude photo of Charlotte MacInnes in her explosive defamation court battle with the “Deb” actress. MacInnes made the shocking allegation last Friday when she and Wilson, 46, appeared in a Sydney court for the defamation case, according to the Sun. The “North Shore” actress reportedly claimed in a sworn statement that Wilson hired someone to hack her Snapchat account three days after MacInnes filed her defamation lawsuit against the “Pitch Perfect” star in September 2025.
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