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Rebel Wilson Wins Court Battle With ‘The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes
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Key Points:
- A Sydney court ruled that Rebel Wilson did not defame actress Charlotte MacInnes regarding allegations of sexual harassment by producer Amanda Ghost related to the film The Deb.
- MacInnes claimed Wilson damaged her reputation by alleging she was harassed and colluded to cover it up; however, the judge found MacInnes changed her story and that Wilson’s social media posts were not defamatory.
- Justice Elizabeth Raper stated MacInnes failed to prove serious harm from Wilson’s posts, despite questioning the truthfulness of testimonies from MacInnes, Ghost, and Wilson.
- Wilson expressed gratitude for the court’s decision and emphasized her commitment to telling authentic stories through The Deb, which celebrates individuality and resilience.
- The ruling impacts ongoing legal disputes involving Wilson, MacInnes, Ghost, and The Deb producers, with the film set for U.S. digital release on August 25 and Wilson’s next feature premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival.
