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Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds
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Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds

An Australian court ruled that actor Rebel Wilson did not defame her colleague Charlotte MacInnes through social media posts related to a personal incident involving MacInnes and a film producer. The case involved posts made by Wilson between September 2024 and July 2025, which MacInnes alleged breached her confidence or were defamatory. Judge Elizabeth Raper concluded the posts were not defamatory and noted there was no evidence of serious reputational harm. Wilson, known for roles in 'Bridesmaids' and 'Pitch Perfect,' expressed gratitude for the court’s decision and looked forward to returning to her family and work. MacInnes and her legal team did not immediately comment on the ruling. This follows a previous defamation victory for Wilson in 2017 against a magazine publisher.

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Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds

An Australian court ruled that actor Rebel Wilson did not defame her colleague Charlotte MacInnes through social media posts related to a personal incident involving MacInnes and a film producer. The case involved posts made by Wilson between September 2024 and July 2025, which MacInnes alleged breached her confidence or were defamatory. Judge Elizabeth Raper concluded the posts were not defamatory and noted there was no evidence of serious reputational harm. Wilson, known for roles in 'Bridesmaids' and 'Pitch Perfect,' expressed gratitude for the court’s decision and looked forward to returning to her family and work. MacInnes and her legal team did not immediately comment on the ruling. This follows a previous defamation victory for Wilson in 2017 against a magazine publisher.

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