Rebel Wilson wins court case, acquitted of defaming a colleague

A court in Sydney has cleared Australian actress Rebel Wilson of defamation charges. The accusation stemmed from social media posts made by Wilson, which were alleged to have defamed Charlotte MacInnes, a 27-year-old actress who starred in Wilson's directorial debut, "The Deb."

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Wilson wrote on Instagram that MacInnes had complained to her about feeling uncomfortable, but had later changed her account of the events.

The dispute centers on a September 2023 incident. According to reports, MacInnes and a producer from "The Deb" went swimming at Bondi Beach and subsequently shared a bath at the producer's apartment. Wilson later posted on Instagram, stating that MacInnes had complained to her about feeling uncomfortable, but had later changed her account of the events.

In her posts, Wilson also accused MacInnes of retracting a sexual harassment claim for career advancement. MacInnes denied this assertion, arguing that Wilson's four social media posts were defamatory and severely damaged her reputation. Wilson, known for her roles in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise and "Bridesmaids," expressed her gratitude via Instagram following the verdict.

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In her posts, Wilson accused MacInnes of retracting a sexual harassment claim for career advancement. This assertion was rejected by MacInnes.

MacInnes' legal team has confirmed their intention to file an appeal against the court's decision.

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According to MacInnes, the four social media posts by her fellow actress were defamatory and caused severe reputational damage.