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Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told

Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told

Summary

Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, who says Wilson made false claims about her in social media posts. The court heard arguments that Wilson lied about events involving MacInnes and other people during the making of the film The Deb.

Key Facts

  • Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in The Deb, sued Rebel Wilson for defamation over social media posts.
  • Wilson allegedly claimed MacInnes made and retracted a sexual misconduct complaint about co-producer Amanda Ghost.
  • MacInnes denies making or retracting any such complaint and says she was not uncomfortable during a shared bath incident.
  • A lawyer for MacInnes called Wilson a “fantastical liar” and said Wilson’s version of events was inconsistent and contradicted by others.
  • Wilson reportedly tried to create conflict between MacInnes and Amanda Ghost by lying about receiving a complaint.
  • The incident in question happened after a medical episode; witnesses say no inappropriate behavior occurred.
  • MacInnes' lawyer said the posts harmed her client’s career and wellbeing, causing distress and lost job opportunities.
  • Wilson argued MacInnes has not suffered damage, citing her lead role and a record deal as evidence of her success.
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