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Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes
Key takeaways
- Charlotte Mac Innes, who stars in Wilson's film The Deb, is suing the Bridesmaids actress for harming her reputation in Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025.
- Wilson accused Mac Innes of retracting a complaint of sexual harassment by a film producer in exchange for professional favours.
- Over three weeks, the court has heard claims that Wilson ordered a smear website to target the producer, something she denies, and of MacInnes scoring a major record deal months after sharing a bath with the producer.
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Lana Lam Sydney Reuters Rebel Wilson has been accused of defaming a young actress who starred in her film The Deb Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of making a "complete revision of history" in a defamation case brought against her by a young Australian actress.
Charlotte Mac Innes, who stars in Wilson's film The Deb, is suing the Bridesmaids actress for harming her reputation in Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025.
Wilson accused Mac Innes of retracting a complaint of sexual harassment by a film producer in exchange for professional favours. MacInnes denies making the complaint.
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