Rebel Wilson Cleared in Defamation Case Over 'The Deb' Bath Incident

Rebel Wilson has been officially cleared of accusations of defamation brought by Charlotte MacInnes, a former cast member in her film 'The Deb', according to a decision by the Sydney court.

MacInnes sued Wilson alleging that the actress had posted damaging Instagram content in 2024‑2025 claiming MacInnes had retracted a prior sexual‑harassment complaint in order to advance her own career – a claim MacInnes refuted.

The judge, Justice Elizabeth Raper, found the post’s allegation that the young actress had altered her story was not defamatory. She ordered MacInnes to pay Wilson’s legal costs and ruled that the accusations did not cause serious harm.

The conflict traces back to an event in September 2023, when MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost returned to the latter’s luxury apartment after a Bondi Beach swim that left Ghost with an allergic reaction. Both were seen in swimsuits taking a bath together – a scene that Wilson described as “unusual” and used to claim MacInnes felt uncomfortable.

The judge commented, “To say the circumstance surrounding how they came to be in the bath are unusual would be an understatement.” She highlighted that MacInnes failed to show that the posts had led to significant damage to her reputation.

Following the verdict, Wilson posted on Instagram expressing gratitude for the outcome and her appreciation for standing up for her beliefs. She thanked the Australian legal system and her supporters.

A lawyer for MacInnes labeled Wilson’s allegations as “malicious concoctions,” and claimed a smear website was attempted to target Ghost – statements Wilson denied. MacInnes, which had recently signed a record deal, was seen as financially and professionally unaffected by the posts.