Rebel Wilson has been branded a 'bully' on the first day of the Rebel Wilson defamation trial in Sydney's Federal Court, with lawyers for her co-star Charlotte MacInnes accusing the Aussie actress of 'slagging' her client online to advance a separate dispute with the film's producers. The Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids star is defending the lawsuit brought by MacInnes, the lead actress in her directorial debut musical The Deb.
MacInnes claims a series of Instagram posts by Wilson falsely suggested she had confided in her about feeling uncomfortable around producer Amanda Ghost before withdrawing the allegation to secure career advantages, including a lead role in another production and a record deal. The nine-day hearing, which is being streamed on YouTube, began on Monday 20 April 2026. MacInnes is seeking aggravated damages above the standard cap of £265,300 ($358,700).
