Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation charges by an Australian court concerning her Instagram posts about fellow actor Charlotte MacInnes. The ruling was delivered on July 22, 2026, in Sydney.
Court Decision Highlights Defamation Standards
I do not accept that the meaning conveyed was inherently serious or of a defamatory nature.
Judge Elizabeth Raper
The legal dispute arose from a social media incident that occurred in September 2023. MacInnes, who starred in Wilson's directorial debut, *The Deb*, had alleged that Wilson's posts misrepresented comments she made about a private swimming incident.
- Wilson's posts were published between September 2024 and July 2025.
- Judge Raper noted that MacInnes failed to prove the posts caused serious reputational harm.
In her judgement, Judge Raper emphasized the lack of evidence showing the posts negatively impacted MacInnes' reputation. Wilson expressed relief after the ruling, stating, "I’m grateful this chapter has reached its conclusion and I’m looking forward to getting back to what I love most, my family and my work."
This ruling adds to the ongoing discourse around defamation cases in the entertainment industry, particularly how public figures navigate social media. Wilson previously won a high-profile defamation case against a magazine in 2017, further highlighting her legal resilience.