- Rebel Wilson has successfully defended against a defamation lawsuit brought by Charlotte MacInnes, with an Australian judge dismissing the case and ordering MacInnes to pay costs.
- The judge, Justice Elizabeth Raper, found that MacInnes failed to establish that Wilson's social media posts caused or were likely to cause serious harm.
- MacInnes had accused Wilson of spreading lies about her to millions of followers on Instagram, claiming defamation through a series of posts.
- After the ruling, Wilson expressed gratitude towards the judge and the Australian legal system, stating she was looking forward to moving on.
Rebel Wilson has successfully defended herself against defamation claims made by actress Charlotte MacInnes, who alleged that Wilson's Instagram posts harmed her reputation.1256
Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled that MacInnes failed to demonstrate serious harm from the posts, which discussed a controversial incident between the two.34
The judge noted, “MacInnes has failed to establish that the publications have caused or were likely to cause serious harm.”
The lawsuit stemmed from a September 2023 incident where MacInnes and another actress, Ghost, shared a bath after swimming. Both parties claimed it was non-sexual, but MacInnes later alleged discomfort, leading to the lawsuit.
Wilson expressed gratitude for the ruling, stating, “I’m grateful the court has taken the time to carefully consider the evidence and reach its decision.” She emphasized her focus on her family and work moving forward.
The ruling is a setback for MacInnes and the producers of *The Deb*, who are also pursuing legal action against Wilson in the U.S. for alleged vendetta after she was denied a writing credit.
The judge's decision comes as *The Deb* is set for a U.S. digital release on August 25, with Wilson's next film, *Girl Group*, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival.
“Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled that MacInnes failed to establish serious harm and changed her story about being uncomfortable. Wilson called the outcome a 'substantial win' and said she is focused on her family and work, while Ghost and other producers are suing Wilson in Los Angeles over writing credits.”
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