Rebel Wilson rejects ‘absolutely outrageous’ phone-dumping accusation as defamation trial continues
Rebel Wilson is currently involved in a defamation trial where she is accused of dumping her phone to avoid sharing key communications. She has rejected these accusations as 'absolutely outrageous' and claims her phone was stolen, preventing her from providing the requested information. The case revolves around allegations made by Charlotte MacInnes, who asserts that Wilson defamed her in social media posts related to a sexual harassment complaint.
- ▪Rebel Wilson is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes for defamation.
- ▪MacInnes alleges Wilson suggested she is a liar regarding a sexual harassment complaint.
- ▪Wilson claims her phone was stolen, preventing her from providing crucial communications.
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As Rebel Wilson entered the federal court on Wednesday to give evidence, she said she was preoccupied with the impending birth of her second child. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenAs Rebel Wilson entered the federal court on Wednesday to give evidence, she said she was preoccupied with the impending birth of her second child. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPRebel WilsonRebel Wilson rejects ‘absolutely outrageous’ phone-dumping accusation as defamation trial continuesThe Pitch Perfect actor is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson’s directorial debut, The DebAustralian Associated PressWed 29 Apr 2026 04.56 EDTFirst published on Tue 28 Apr 2026 21.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHollywood star Rebel Wilson has rejected an “absolutely…
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