Rebel Wilson defamation case : Rebel Wilson has revealed she felt “uneasy” about what she described as an alleged power imbalance between a young actor and a producer during the making of her troubled film The Deb.
The revelation comes as Wilson faces a defamation lawsuit filed by actor Charlotte MacInnes, who appeared in the film.
MacInnes has taken legal action against Wilson in the NSW registry of the Federal Court, claiming that a series of social media posts made by Wilson implied she had lied about not filing a complaint against producer Amanda Ghost, whom she allegedly accused of sexual harassment, according to court documents obtained by NewsWire.
Rebel Wilson ‘Uneasy’ Over Alleged Power Imbalance on The Deb Set
Court documents allege that Rebel Wilson’s social media posts suggested Charlotte MacInnes had “changed her story” about the complaint in exchange for a lead role in another project by producer Amanda Ghost and a record deal.
Another post by Wilson allegedly implied that MacInnes had sided with individuals attempting to block the release of The Deb in return for the same record deal.
According to the documents, these statements are described as “false and seriously defamatory,” claiming they damaged MacInnes’ reputation during a pivotal stage in her career.
While Wilson has acknowledged posting some of the content, she disputes that her remarks conveyed the defamatory meanings alleged by MacInnes’ legal team.
Rebel ‘very uneasy’ about actor staying in producer’s penthouse
Newly released court documents reveal that Rebel Wilson was “very uneasy” about the relationship between actor Charlotte MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost.
Wilson has claimed she felt “uneasy” about an alleged power imbalance between the young actor and the producer during the making of her troubled film The Deb, as she now faces a defamation lawsuit.
MacInnes, who starred in the film, has filed a defamation case against Wilson in the NSW registry of the Federal Court.
According to court documents obtained by NewsWire, the case revolves around a series of social media posts allegedly made by Wilson that, lawyers for MacInnes argue, implied the actor had lied when denying she filed a complaint accusing producer Amanda Ghost of sexual harassment.
Allegations Over Rebel Wilson’s Social Media Posts
Court filings suggest Rebel Wilson’s social media posts implied that Charlotte MacInnes had “changed her story” about the alleged complaint in exchange for a lead role in another project by producer Amanda Ghost and a record deal.
Another of Wilson’s posts allegedly indicated that MacInnes had backed individuals attempting to block the release of The Deb in return for the same record deal.
The documents describe these allegations as “false and seriously defamatory,” asserting they damaged MacInnes’ reputation at a pivotal stage in her career.
While Wilson has acknowledged publishing some of the posts, she disputes that they conveyed the defamatory meanings claimed by MacInnes’ legal team.
Recently released court documents reveal that Rebel Wilson felt “very uneasy” about the relationship between actor Charlotte MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost.
According to Wilson’s defence, filed in the Federal Court last week, she and MacInnes attended a yacht event around May 24, 2023, alongside other cast members to promote the film. During the event, Ghost asked the group to perform songs written for the movie. However, later that evening, Ghost allegedly requested MacInnes return to the yacht alone to sing again, which, upon learning of it, made Wilson feel uncomfortable.
The documents further allege that by early September, when rehearsals began in Sydney, Ghost had arranged for MacInnes to stay with her at her Bondi penthouse, even though hotel accommodation had been provided for all cast and crew.
When Ms Wilson learned about this, she again felt very uneasy,” the documents state, citing the significant age difference between Ghost and MacInnes and the “power imbalance” given Ghost’s role as a producer.
Wilson allegedly confronted Ghost, saying it was “inappropriate” for MacInnes to stay with her and warning that it might appear as favoritism to others on the production. Despite this, the documents claim, MacInnes stayed in the penthouse from late August to mid-September 2023.
The shower and bath incident
According to documents filed by Rebel Wilson, Charlotte MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost went swimming at Bondi on September 5, 2023, and allegedly “showered and bathed together at Ms Ghost’s invitation” afterward at the producer’s penthouse.
The filings state, “Such sexual behaviour or harassment by a co-producer toward a young actress involved in the film was entirely inappropriate and unacceptable, particularly given their workplace relationship.
Wilson’s documents claim that MacInnes later confided in her, saying the incident had made her uncomfortable.
However, filings submitted on behalf of MacInnes present a different version of events. They allege that Ghost experienced a medical episode while swimming, prompting MacInnes to prepare a hot shower and bath for her at the penthouse afterward. Both women remained in their bathing suits, according to MacInnes’ documents, and another production team member was present during the incident.
MacInnes’ legal team further alleges that Wilson falsely told Ghost the young actor had filed a complaint against her. While MacInnes later assured Wilson she was not uncomfortable with what had happened, Wilson claims the actor was lying when she said this.
Producer accused of putting hand on actor’s thigh
According to documents filed by Rebel Wilson, Charlotte MacInnes later confided that producer Amanda Ghost had repeatedly invited her out for drinks, which made her feel uncomfortable.
Around the same period, during a party attended by the film’s cast and crew, Ghost allegedly placed her hand on MacInnes’ thigh “in a sexual manner” while clips from the movie were being shown, the documents claim.
The trial, which has not yet been scheduled, is expected to run for up to four weeks.
The case was mentioned in the NSW Federal Court on Friday, where Justice Elizabeth Raper directed Wilson to submit her formal statement by December 10 and the remainder of her evidence by February next year.
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