Hollywood A-lister Rebel Wilson has been found not to have defamed her co-star in a series of social media posts. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The Pitch Perfect star was sued by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who played the lead role in Wilson's directorial debut film The Deb.
After the verdict on Wednesday, Wilson thanked the judge and the Australian legal system, saying the process had tested her and reinforced her belief in "standing up for what I believe is right."
MacInnes claimed Wilson defamed her in social media posts that implied she was a liar and a sellout who walked back a sexual harassment complaint to further her career. The posts alleged MacInnes confided in Wilson that she felt uncomfortable when co-producer Amanda Ghost asked to share a bath, and later recanted. MacInnes denied making or retracting a complaint.
After a two-month court battle, Justice Elizabeth Raper found in favor of Wilson, stating MacInnes failed to establish serious harm.
MacInnes' barrister Sue Chrysanthou accused Wilson of being a "fantastical liar," but Wilson denied fabricating the complaint, calling herself a "truth-teller."
Wilson's barrister Dauid Sibtain argued his client had no motive to lie, as it would endanger her film. He accused MacInnes of dishonestly withdrawing the complaint to maintain a fruitful relationship with Ghost.
After the verdict, Wilson said directing The Deb was her "dream job" and that the process reinforced her belief in standing up for what is right.