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Rebel Wilson takes to the witness stand for third day of testimony in defamation trial
TL;DR
Rebel Wilson continues her testimony in a defamation trial for a third day, discussing her second child's upcoming birth. She is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, who claims Wilson defamed her in social media posts.
Key points
- Rebel Wilson is testifying for a third day in a defamation trial.
- Charlotte MacInnes is suing Wilson for defamation.
- MacInnes claims Wilson's social media posts harmed her reputation.
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Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has spoken about the upcoming birth of her second child as she entered the courthouse to give evidence for a third day in her blockbuster defamation battle.
The Pitch Perfect star is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the 27-year-old lead actor of the musical comedy The Deb.
MacInnes claims she was defamed by Wilson in social media posts that suggested she is a liar who retracted a sexual harassment complaint to further her acting and music career.
Wilson alleges the young actor confided she felt uncomfortable when the film’s co-producer Amanda Ghost asked to have a shower and a bath together in September 2023 but later reneged.
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MacInnes denies making or walking back a complaint, insisting she never said she felt uncomfortable.
Wilson will continue to be grilled about her version of events when she returns to the witness box in the Federal Court on Thursday.
Asked about the impending birth of her second child as she entered the courthouse, Wilson said her wife luckily hasn’t given birth yet in the US.
She may be quizzed on documents MacInnes’ lawyer Sue Chrysanthou SC previously requested, including communications that may relate to smear websites attacking Ghost.
Wilson has denied in court having any involvement in ordering or authoring the websites which described the producer as the “Indian Ghislaine Maxwell” and a sex trafficker.
She said her former US lawyer hired The Agency Group to assist her in a legal dispute with her co-producers but insisted the firm had not been commissioned to work for her.
The firm is also accused of creating smear websites attacking Hollywood actor Blake Lively on behalf of her co-star Justin Baldoni.
Wilson was asked earlier in the week to produce communications between her and the employees of The Agency Group, including a text chain with chief executive Melissa Nathan.
Chrysanthou also called for any receipts for payments to the PR firm in an attempt to discern who paid for the services rendered by Nathan.
An agreement tendered to the court shows Wilson’s US lawyer – with whom she has now parted ways – retained The Agency Group for strategic communication services in connection with the star.
“As consideration for the Services, Rebel Wilson hereby agrees to pay Agency a sum of $25,000 USD per month,” the unsigned letter of agreement records.
When asked about the agreement dated July 2024, Wilson said it had been sent to her lawyer despite being addressed to her.
Q&A
What is the defamation case involving Rebel Wilson about?
The case involves Charlotte MacInnes suing Rebel Wilson for defamation over social media posts that suggested MacInnes lied about retracting a sexual harassment complaint.
Who is Charlotte MacInnes in relation to Rebel Wilson's trial?
Charlotte MacInnes is the 27-year-old lead actor of The Deb, suing Rebel Wilson for defamation regarding claims made in social media posts.
What allegations did Rebel Wilson make against Charlotte MacInnes?
Rebel Wilson alleges that Charlotte MacInnes confided feeling uncomfortable with a co-producer's request for an intimate shower and bath, which MacInnes later denied.
