The defamation trial between actor Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson finished in the Federal Court in Sydney on 8 May 2026. Justice Elizabeth Raper then took time to decide. On 22 July 2026, she dismissed the case. MacInnes has filed an appeal.
Key Facts
- Who: Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in The Deb, sued Rebel Wilson.
- About: Instagram posts Wilson made in 2024 and 2025.
- Trial: About three weeks in the Federal Court, Sydney.
- Judge: Justice Elizabeth Raper.
- Result: Case dismissed on 22 July 2026. MacInnes was ordered to pay Wilson’s costs.
- Appeal: Filed on 23 July 2026.
What the Case Was About
The Deb was Wilson’s first film as a director. In her posts, Wilson said MacInnes had complained about producer Amanda Ghost. Wilson suggested MacInnes later changed her story. MacInnes says she never made a complaint. She said the posts hurt her reputation.
The Final Day
On 8 May, MacInnes’s barrister, Sue Chrysanthou SC, said Wilson’s story was a “complete revision of history”. Wilson’s barrister, Dauid Sibtain SC, said it would be “preposterous” for Wilson to lie about the complaint.
The Judgment
Justice Raper found MacInnes had not shown the posts caused serious harm. She found one post did carry a meaning about MacInnes, but it was not defamatory. The appeal means the decision is not final yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Rebel Wilson defamation case?
Justice Raper dismissed MacInnes’s case on 22 July 2026.
Is the case over?
Not yet. MacInnes filed an appeal to the Full Court of the Federal Court.
What is The Deb?
A musical comedy film set in rural NSW. It was Wilson’s first film as a director.
Conclusion
The trial ended in May, and Wilson won in July. The next step is the appeal.
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