Rebel Wilson gives evidence in high-profile defamation case against star of directorial debut
Summary
Rebel Wilson is giving evidence in a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, who accuses Wilson of making false claims about a sexual harassment complaint on social media. The case involves accusations about events during filming of the movie The Deb and whether MacInnes retracted a complaint to protect her career.Key Facts
- Rebel Wilson is facing a defamation lawsuit from Charlotte MacInnes, star of The Deb.
- MacInnes says Wilson’s social media posts falsely claimed she made and then withdrew a sexual harassment complaint.
- Wilson appeared in federal court in Sydney to give evidence in the case.
- Wilson’s wife may not need to testify due to pregnancy risks.
- The dispute began after MacInnes helped a co-producer, Amanda Ghost, who had a medical episode.
- Wilson alleges overhearing intimate conversations between MacInnes and Ghost, which MacInnes denies.
- Wilson claims MacInnes retracted her complaint to advance her career by pleasing Ghost.
- MacInnes denies harm to her reputation from Wilson’s posts and rejects other claims against her.
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