Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought by her co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who played the lead role in Wilson's directorial debut The Deb. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled that MacInnes failed to prove the social media posts caused or were likely to cause serious harm.
Background of the Case
MacInnes sued Wilson over a series of social media posts that she claimed implied she was a liar and a sellout who withdrew a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career. The posts were published during the promotion of The Deb, Wilson's first film as a director.
Court Decision
After a two-month court battle, Justice Raper found that MacInnes did not establish that the publications caused serious harm. The decision marks a legal victory for Wilson, known for her role in the Pitch Perfect franchise.
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