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Rebel Wilson Cleared in Co-Star Defamation Case

Australian actor Rebel Wilson has been found not liable by a Sydney court for defaming actress Charlotte MacInnes, her co-star in Wilson's directorial debut The Deb, in posts on Instagram. The case was dismissed after a dispute that spanned continents and years.

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Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

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Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defaming another actress on social media.

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BBC Published 22 July 2026

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

Sky Published 22 July 2026

Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming star of her film on Instagram

Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defaming another actress on social media.

News24 Published 22 July 2026

Case dismissed: Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming co-star on social media

Guardian Published 22 July 2026

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute

Judge finds Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in Pitch Perfect star’s directorial debut The Deb Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast After a blistering dispute that spanned continents and years, Hollywood A-lister Rebel Wilson has been found not to have defamed her co-star in a series of social media posts. The Pitch Pe…

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