Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a defamation case brought by actor Charlotte MacInnes against Rebel Wilson. The judge ruled that MacInnes failed to prove the social media posts caused serious harm, and she has been ordered to pay Wilson's legal costs.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal thresholds for defamation in the age of social media and the potential financial risks for plaintiffs in high-profile celebrity disputes.
Rebel Wilson was sued in the Federal Court by Charlotte MacInnes. ( ABC News: Abubakr Sajid )
A judge has dismissed a defamation case against Hollywood actor and director Rebel Wilson.
Charlotte MacInnes sued over Ms Wilson's social media posts which accused the 28-year-old of recanting a sexual assault complaint for job opportunities.
Ms MacInnes has been ordered to pay Ms Wilson's legal costs and plans to appeal the decision.
Link copied Share Share article Hollywood actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation, with the lead actor in her film The Deb planning to appeal.
Charlotte MacInnes sued Ms Wilson in the Federal Court over a series of disparaging social media posts, which accused the young actor of recanting a complaint of sexual assault to further her own career.
Ms MacInnes, represented by barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC, denied making the complaint.
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