Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Battle Brought by 'The Deb' Actress

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Charlotte MacInnes accused Wilson of using her as “leverage” in a separate dispute with producers of the film

Rebel Wilson was found not liable of defaming a young actress who played the starring role in her directorial debut, The Deb.

According to CNN, an Australian judge dismissed the case on Wednesday that was brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes, who accused Wilson of sharing Instagram posts that suggested she was sexually harassed by Amanda Ghost — a producer on The Deb whom Wilson previously sued for breach of contract and fraud. MacInnes claimed the posts damaged her reputation.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I’m grateful this chapter has reached its conclusion and I’m looking forward to getting back to what I love most, my family and my work,” Wilson said in an Instagram post following Wednesday’s verdict. “Thank you to the Judge and the Australian legal system who I have the utmost respect for.”