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Court Hears of "Fantastical Liar" in Actor's Defamation Case
8 May
Summary
- Court heard claims of a website targeting a producer, which Wilson denies.
- A producer joined an actor in a bath after suffering a medical episode.
- An actor is seeking damages for alleged reputational harm from false claims.
A defamation case has seen the court hear allegations concerning a smear website and a controversial bath incident. The central event occurred in September 2023 when an actor and a producer, Amanda Ghost, went for a swim at Bondi Beach. Ghost experienced an allergic reaction and, along with the actor, sought to warm up in a bath at Ghost's apartment.
According to an affidavit, the actor later stated the situation made her feel "uncomfortable," leading to her accuser's "shock." However, legal representatives for the actor characterized the claims as "malicious concoctions" and a "complete revision of history," suggesting the allegations were used as leverage during contract negotiations. They argued that the bath incident did not lead to sexual harassment, especially as Ghost was experiencing a medical episode.
The actor is seeking aggravated damages for harm to her reputation. Conversely, the opposing legal team contended that the actor's career had flourished since the alleged incident, securing more roles and a record deal. The judge is expected to reserve her decision on the matter. The actor faces additional legal cases in Australia and the US.
