Industry News8 May 2026

Rebel Wilson Branded A “Fantastical Liar” After Claiming ‘The Deb’ Actress Made Harassment Complaint

Rebel Wilson has been described as a “fantastical liar” in the closing arguments of an explosive defamation trial over The Deb, her directorial debut.

Rebel Wilson Branded A “Fantastical Liar” After Claiming ‘The Deb’ Actress Made Harassment Complaint

Rebel Wilson has been described as a “fantastical liar” in the closing arguments of an explosive defamation trial over The Deb, her directorial debut.

Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, The Deb‘s lead actress. MacInnes claims Wilson tarnished her reputation by alleging that she had made a sexual harassment complaint against The Deb producer Amanda Ghost, then later walked back her concerns to the benefit of her career.

Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost

Source: deadline.com

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