Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears
Summary
Rebel Wilson is being sued by actress Charlotte MacInnes in an Australian court over Instagram posts alleging MacInnes was sexually harassed by a producer but then retracted the complaint to advance her career. MacInnes denies making the complaint and claims Wilson’s statements harmed her reputation, while Wilson's side argues MacInnes lied about the incident.Key Facts
- Rebel Wilson posted on Instagram in 2024 and 2025 about Charlotte MacInnes feeling uncomfortable after sharing a bath with a female producer.
- Wilson claimed MacInnes retracted her complaint in exchange for a theater role and a record deal, which MacInnes denies.
- The bath incident happened in September 2023 after a swim at Bondi Beach, with both women wearing swimsuits and joined briefly by the producer’s assistant.
- MacInnes says the allegations hurt her honesty and integrity, and she is seeking damages through the defamation case.
- Lawyers for MacInnes say she never complained to Wilson and that the posts were used to pressure the producers during contract disputes.
- Wilson’s lawyer says MacInnes lied by denying the complaint to advance her career, citing MacInnes’s recent theater and music accomplishments.
- Private texts and emails shown in court revealed changing accounts of how MacInnes felt about the bath incident.
- The court heard that the producer, Amanda Ghost, suffered an allergic reaction during the event, which led to the bath scenario.
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