Rebel Wilson denies bullying claims in Sydney defamation trial

Rebel Wilson testified in a Sydney court, denying allegations that she bullied women on the set of her directorial debut, The Deb. The defamation case was brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes, who claims Wilson defamed her through Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025. MacInnes asserts Wilson labeled her a liar for allegedly complaining about sexual harassment by producer Amanda Ghost, then recanting. Wilson's defense argues the posts were truthful. The trial also involves a disputed incident at Bondi Beach in September 2023, where MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath after Ghost's cold water allergy. Wilson claims MacInnes described the situation as "uncomfortable," while MacInnes says she only called it "weird." Text messages show Wilson told Ghost that MacInnes had "zero issues." Wilson denied involvement in websites that spread rumors about Ghost and MacInnes. The court also heard about a leaked nude photo of MacInnes after her social media was hacked. Wilson's lawyers argue MacInnes's career has flourished, with a record deal and a US theater role. MacInnes seeks aggravated damages and an injunction. Wilson is expected to continue testifying.