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Charlotte MacInnes Sues Rebel Wilson Over Defamation Claims

4/18/2026

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Charlotte MacInnes sues Rebel Wilson for damaging her reputation; case begins in Australia on April 20, 2026.
MacInnes alleges Wilson claimed she was harassed by Amanda Ghost and a cover-up occurred.
The hearing will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Wilson is appealing a defamation suit from The Deb's producers who accuse her of lying and bullying after denial of a writing credit.
Wilson's attorney described the allegations as hyperbolic and vague.

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Charlotte MacInnes sues Rebel Wilson for damaging her reputation; case begins in Australia on April 20, 2026.
MacInnes alleges Wilson claimed she was harassed by Amanda Ghost and a cover-up occurred.
The hearing will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Wilson is appealing a defamation suit from The Deb's producers who accuse her of lying and bullying after denial of a writing credit.
Wilson's attorney described the allegations as hyperbolic and vague.