Rebel Wilson Sued by Co-Star Over Alleged Nude Photo and Abuse Allegations
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REBEL Wilson’s legal troubles have escalated as she faces a high-profile defamation case in Australia.
The Pitch Perfect star is accused by co-star Charlotte MacInnes of spreading damaging rumours, including claims that MacInnes retracted a complaint against producer Amanda Ghost in exchange for a record deal.
MacInnes, 27, is suing Wilson, saying the allegations have harmed her fledgling career.
The dispute centres on whether MacInnes shared a bath with Ghost during filming of The Deb, a movie Wilson directed and starred in.
Wilson took to social media in 2024 suggesting MacInnes’s story was fabricated, sparking the lawsuit.
In court, Wilson defended her posts, insisting, “All I have done is told the truth at significant cost to myself, at significant detriment.”
MacInnes’s statement read in court accused Wilson of painting her as “a liar, prostitute, sellout, and whore.” The Deb, which had a disappointing box office showing, was meant to be Wilson’s directorial debut and a major break for MacInnes.
Tensions reportedly began on set, with Wilson upset after MacInnes chose dinner with Ghost over a theatre outing.
The legal battle is further complicated by a feud between Wilson and Ghost over the film’s premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
Wilson also insisted on a writing credit, which caused friction with the original creator, Hannah Reilly.
This case follows other public disputes involving Wilson, including denied claims of inappropriate behaviour by Sacha Baron Cohen on a previous film.
With The Deb’s reputation now overshadowed by courtroom drama, insiders say the film’s talented cast is caught in uncomfortable controversy.
The outcome of this defamation case could have serious implications for Wilson’s career and the young actress’s future in the industry.