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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Kate Lyons

Star of Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut threatens legal action over ‘false and seriously defamatory’ Instagram claims

Rebel Wilson and Charlotte MacInnes
Rebel Wilson and Charlotte MacInnes celebrated the forthcoming launch of The Deb at Cannes film festival in 2023. MacInnes has taken the first step in launching defamation proceedings against the Australian actor. Photograph: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Warner Music

Another dispute has been added to the sprawling legal saga surrounding Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb, with the film’s lead actor issuing a notice to Wilson threatening legal action against her in Australia.

Lawyers representing Charlotte MacInnes issued the concerns notice to Rebel Wilson, indicating their intentions to sue for defamation in Western Australia.

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