Mosaic News

Buy Me A Coffee
News without borders
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Mosaic News is free to read — but not free to run. Your (monthly) donation keeps it going. →

Rebel Wilson defamation trial hears accuser signed $150,000 record deal amid feud

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 06:24 · 1 min read

Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes is suing Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson in a Federal Court defamation case over social media posts Wilson made to her 11 million followers in September 2024, which MacInnes claims falsely suggested she had fabricated a sexual harassment complaint and traded favours for career opportunities. MacInnes alleges the posts — relating to a complaint she denies making about feeling uncomfortable after bathing with producer Amanda Ghost during production of the musical film The Deb — caused serious reputational harm before she could benefit from her debut feature role. Wilson's defence team countered that MacInnes's career has in fact flourished since the posts, pointing to a newly revealed $150,000 advance deal with Atlantic Records whose roster includes Britney Spears and Shakira, though a witness for MacInnes testified she has suffered lasting psychological harm, including panic attacks, nightmares, and a loss of trust.

Sources
The GuardianThe Deb actor in feud with Rebel Wilson signed $150,000 record deal, court told ↗︎
This article was automatically compiled by AI from the sources above. It may contain inaccuracies. Always read the original sources for the full context.