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Charlotte MacInnes Sues Rebel Wilson Over Defamation Claim

5/9/2026

Summary

MacInnes Sues Wilson

Charlotte MacInnes sued Rebel Wilson for defamation over Instagram posts that said MacInnes withdrew a sexual-harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost.
The Federal Court heard submissions on 8 May 2026 as Wilson’s lawyer David Sibtain SC argued her career advanced after the incident, citing new roles and a record deal.
MacInnes testified she never felt uncomfortable during the 5 September 2023 bath with Ghost and denied filing a harassment complaint.

Summary

**Wilson Faces Lawsuit**

The entertainment sector watches the defamation case as a benchmark for Australian courts handling celebrity social-media posts.
Rebel Wilson’s November 60 Minutes interview was cited as evidence she delayed reporting the incident.
Wilson’s legal team says media coverage and publicity have caused online harassment of MacInnes, harming her.
Amanda Ghost travelled from the United Kingdom to Sydney to testify, underscoring cross-border interest.

Summary

**Wilson Accuses**

Wilson’s affidavit presented photos of MacInnes staying in luxury hotels abroad, suggesting she had recently acquired financial means.
Producer Greer Simpkin testified she learned of Wilson’s alleged complaint a week after Amanda Ghost mentioned it.
Wilson sent a text accusing MacInnes of leaking information to the film’s writer to damage her relationships.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 Florida jury that awarded Hulk Hogan $140 million after Gawker Media posted his sex tape sparked Gawker’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy and its 2016 sale to Univision. That landmark privacy-invasion judgment has become a reference point for Australian courts assessing Rebel Wilson’s 2026 defamation claim, illustrating how high-profile U.S. lawsuits now shape global online-publishing liability.

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MacInnes Sues Wilson

Charlotte MacInnes sued Rebel Wilson for defamation over Instagram posts that said MacInnes withdrew a sexual-harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost.
The Federal Court heard submissions on 8 May 2026 as Wilson’s lawyer David Sibtain SC argued her career advanced after the incident, citing new roles and a record deal.
MacInnes testified she never felt uncomfortable during the 5 September 2023 bath with Ghost and denied filing a harassment complaint.

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