Rebel Wilson denies bullying actor, mounting smear campaign
Rebel Wilson has denied allegations of bullying actor Charlotte MacInnes and orchestrating a smear campaign during a defamation case in Sydney's Federal Court. MacInnes, a lead in Wilson's film The Deb, claims Wilson defamed her on Instagram by accusing her of recanting a harassment complaint. Wilson testified that MacInnes confided in her about a concern involving a producer, which she interpreted as a harassment complaint, but denied mistreating any women on set.
- ▪Rebel Wilson is defending a defamation lawsuit brought by Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram comments.
- ▪MacInnes alleges Wilson called her a 'sellout' and a liar for supposedly withdrawing a harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost.
- ▪Wilson testified she was shocked by MacInnes' initial complaint and denies bullying or mistreating any women during the film's production.
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