Rebel Wilson Accused of 'Dumping' Phone Amid Defamation Trial

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson finds herself embroiled in a contentious legal battle, facing accusations of deliberately withholding crucial evidence in her defamation trial. The core of the dispute revolves around text messages, with a lawyer for the plaintiff, Charlotte MacInnes, suggesting Wilson "dumped" her mobile phone to evade handing over key communications.

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Are you sure your phone was stolen and you didn't just dump it in a park?

Wilson's defense has maintained that her phone was stolen in London in July 2025, leading to an inability to produce all WhatsApp message history. However, during cross-examination, plaintiff's counsel Sue Chrysanthou SC directly challenged this narrative, posing the stark question: "Are you sure your phone was stolen and you didn't just dump it in a park?" This accusation was met with a strong denial from Wilson, who called it "absolutely outrageous."

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That is absolutely outrageous.

Wilson's legal team, led by Dauid Sibtain SC, vehemently objected to the line of questioning, arguing it was offensive and intimidating, especially given that a police report regarding the alleged theft had been provided. The court has also been shown text message exchanges between Wilson and MacInnes, where Wilson expressed displeasure over MacInnes's lack of response to messages, which MacInnes attributed to having no Wi-Fi. Wilson, meanwhile, insists her testimony is truthful, despite repeated accusations of lying from opposing counsel.

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In circumstances where our learned friends have been provided with a police report, that sort of question is offensive, it's intimidating and it's humiliating.