Kamal Ghorui
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Rebel Wilson and Amanda Ghost’s court case proceedings have been taking headlines recently, ever since the news of the defamation case was revealed to the public. Famed actress and director Rebel Wilson and Amanda Ghost, a renowned pop sensation, are at the forefront of a legal defamation battle. Now, according to the latest reports, Charlotte Maclnnes, who worked with Wilson on her directorial film, ‘The Deb’, has been named in the case and will be present at the next court proceedings.Here’s what we know about the matter.
Charlotte Maclnnes to testify in court related to Rebel Wilson and Amanda Ghost’s case
As per a BBC report, MacInnes claimed she was sexually assaulted while working on ‘The Deb’ as the lead. She further cited having to share a bath with Ghost, one of the film’s producers, at her Bondi Beach apartment. She is suing Wilson for defamation over social media posts, claiming the posts were made knowingly.
Recently, the first day of the hearing concluded. Prior to this, Wilson had made social media claims about how the complaint was made; however, the actress allegedly hid the incident to ‘better her career.’ This claim was labeled as “malicious concoctions” during the court hearing.Wilson’s legal representative, Dauid Sibtain SC, also claimed that the 26-year-old actress benefited after the incident happened. During the court proceeding on Wednesday, he cited, “You obviously hit it off with Ms Stone, and she started conducting enquiries with record companies about the deal,” which the actress fully agreed to.
More about Rebel Wilson’s posts
According to reports shared online, the actress made targeted posts in 2024 and 2025, claiming that ‘The Deb’ star had been “uncomfortable” after sharing a bath with one of the film’s female producers. The claims also cited that the complaint was later retracted in exchange for a theatre role and a record deal.During the court hearing, MacInnes admitted she received a record deal to release two EPs in September 2025, however, the exact amount of the deal was not determined. This followed Ghost helping set up a meeting for the actress with music agent Shoshanna Stone.Claims of tensions with the cast and the entire team have surfaced since 2023, when the film originally went into production. As per the latest update, MacInnes will testify under oath at the hearing, which takes place on Thursday.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true. Also, if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance.
