Rebel Wilson has denied allegations of bullying women on the set of her directorial debut, The Deb, during a defamation court case in Sydney. The Australian actress is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in the film, over a social media post in which Wilson claimed MacInnes fabricated and later retracted a sexual harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost to advance her own career.
Wilson Testifies in Sydney
During her testimony, Wilson described the bullying accusations as “absolute nonsense” and emphasised her longstanding commitment to supporting women. She stated that she has always advocated for female empowerment and would never engage in behaviour that undermines women. Wilson’s legal team argued that the claims are baseless and part of a strategy to damage her reputation.
MacInnes’s Claims
Charlotte MacInnes’s legal team alleged that Wilson acted as a “bully” on set and hired a crisis public relations firm, The Agency Group (TAG), to create websites attacking Amanda Ghost. Wilson has “unequivocally” denied these allegations, insisting that she did not authorise or participate in any campaign against Ghost.
The ongoing legal proceedings have caused a delay in the Australian theatrical release of The Deb. MacInnes is seeking aggravated damages and an injunction to prevent Wilson from repeating the allegations. The case continues to unfold, drawing significant media attention.
