Rebel Wilson Cleared in Defamation Battle Over The Deb

Justice Elizabeth Raper presided over the case, which centered on allegations that Wilson had portrayed MacInnes as a liar after a dispute involving co-producer Amanda Ghost. MacInnes claimed Wilson’s Instagram posts suggested she had retracted a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career. MacInnes denied ever making or withdrawing such a complaint, while Wilson maintained that her public statements were a matter of truth rather than personal attacks. During the proceedings, MacInnes’ legal team challenged Wilson’s credibility, labeling her a "fantastical liar," an accusation the actress firmly rejected on the witness stand.

Justice Raper found the evidence insufficient to meet the legal threshold for defamation and ordered MacInnes to pay Wilson’s legal costs. For Wilson, the ruling provides a path forward after a project she described as her "dream job" became mired in controversy. The actress confirmed she has already completed her second directorial feature, Girl Group, which is slated to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. With the litigation behind her, Wilson expressed a desire to refocus on her creative work and family, moving past the scrutiny that defined the production of her first film.