Rebel Wilson Sued Over Star's 'Fudged' Harassment Claim

A high-profile defamation battle is concluding in the Federal Court, initiated by 27-year-old actor Charlotte MacInnes against director Rebel Wilson. MacInnes alleges Wilson defamed her through social media posts, implying she retracted a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career. The claims stem from an incident at Bondi Beach in September 2023, where MacInnes shared a bath with co-producer Amanda Ghost. MacInnes maintains she never felt uncomfortable and did not retract any complaint, while Wilson expressed shock at the initial disclosure.

The testimony of producer Greer Simpkin is anticipated to be pivotal on the final day of the trial. Simpkin had previously orchestrated MacInnes's removal from an apartment during pre-production. Court documents revealed Simpkin's text to Ghost stating Rebel needed the beachside space, but MacInnes's agent later reached out to clarify the misunderstanding, asserting MacInnes respected Ghost. Simpkin's correspondence to Ghost suggested MacInnes was "walking back the statement" and that she felt MacInnes was "fudging" the situation.