Rebel Wilson confirms she sees herself as a ‘champion of women’ during defamation trial and denies mistreating star
Rebel Wilson is currently facing a defamation lawsuit from Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of the musical comedy The Deb. Wilson denies any involvement in creating smear websites that allegedly defamed MacInnes, claiming she is a champion of women. The trial centers around accusations of bullying and the integrity of MacInnes' claims regarding a sexual harassment complaint.
- ▪Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts.
- ▪MacInnes claims Wilson's posts suggest she is a liar regarding a sexual harassment complaint.
- ▪Wilson denies involvement in smear websites and asserts her commitment to supporting women.
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Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of musical comedy The Deb, over four social media posts. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenRebel Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of musical comedy The Deb, over four social media posts. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPRebel WilsonRebel Wilson tells defamation trial she was not behind websites that attacked producer Hollywood actor says she would not have been horrified by sites because Amanda Ghost was allegedly bullying her at time Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressTue 28 Apr 2026 01.21 EDTFirst published on Mon 27 Apr…
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