It's game, set, match to Rebel Wilson in a defamation showdown that had everyone on tenterhooks. After a three-week trial, a Sydney court delivered its verdict: Wilson is not liable for defamation against young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, who'd claimed that the 'Bridesmaids' star's Instagram posts from 2024 and 2025 trashed her reputation beyond repair. The court found that Wilson's assertions – that MacInnes had allegedly retracted a complaint of sexual harassment to boost her career – were not defamatory, and that MacInnes hadn't proven the posts caused 'serious harm'.
Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the case, stating that Wilson's Instagram posts didn't meet the mark for defamation. And in a crushing blow for MacInnes, she was ordered to foot the bill for Wilson's massive legal costs – bringing an end to a high-profile battle that had gripped the nation.
The drama began back in September 2023 when MacInnes and film producer Amanda Ghost shared a rather unusual bath together at Bondi Beach. MacInnes, who'd appeared in Wilson's film 'The Deb', claimed she felt uncomfortable during the encounter. But Wilson testified that MacInnes had told her the next day it was just a 'bizarre situation' – not that she felt personally uncomfortable.
During the trial, lawyers for MacInnes accused Wilson of cooking up malicious stories and orchestrating a smear website targeting Ghost. Wilson vehemently denied these claims, sparking an intense battle between the two camps. In the end, Justice Raper's verdict was clear: no defamation here!
Moments after the ruling, Wilson took to Instagram, thanking her supporters for standing by her during this gruelling ordeal. She expressed her gratitude to the Australian legal system and Justice Raper, saying the process had 'taught me a lot' – and reinforced her commitment to living life on her own terms.