# Rebel Wilson cleared of defamation over Charlotte MacInnes Instagram posts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sydney-court-rules-rebel-wilson-did-not-defame-the-deb-co-star-in-defamation-case/
- Published: 2026-07-22T09:02:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-22T14:32:16+00:00
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, Music, TV, World

## Key points

- Court rules Rebel Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes
- Dispute stemmed from Instagram posts about a harassment claim
- Case tied to Wilson's film The Deb; feud continues in MacInnes's music

## Summary

A Sydney court has ruled that Rebel Wilson did not defame fellow actress Charlotte MacInnes, dismissing a lawsuit MacInnes brought over a series of Instagram posts in which Wilson accused her of withdrawing a sexual harassment complaint against a film producer to advance her own career rather than pursuing it through proper channels. Justice Elizabeth Raper found in Wilson's favour, concluding the posts did not amount to defamation, bringing to a close a bitter and closely watched dispute between two women who had worked together on Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb.

The case drew significant attention as a public clash between industry figures over accountability and workplace conduct. With the judgment now finalised, commentary has shifted to lyrics in MacInnes's recent music that appear to reference the feud, keeping the saga in public conversation even after the legal matter has been settled.

## Coverage

- [BBC World: Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80nv4eevero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [Deadline: Rebel Wilson Triumphs In Explosive Court Battle With ‘The Deb’ Co-Star Charlotte MacInnes](https://deadline.com/2026/07/rebel-wilson-wins-legal-battle-the-deb-charlotte-macinnes-1236999959/)
- [Daily Mail: Court dismisses Charlotte MacInnes’s defamation case against Rebel Wilson](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15995651/charlotte-macinnes-defamation-loss-rebel-wilson.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Rebel Wilson Cleared in ‘The Deb’ Defamation Case](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/rebel-wilson-the-deb-defamation-case-charlotte-macinnes-1236653802/)

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