Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
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"The allegations that she was sexually harassed by Ghost but then retracted her complaint to further her career were 'completely false, fantasy, malicious concoctions'."
— Sue Chrysanthou , Executive
"MacInnes lied by denying she had complained to Wilson 'to ensure that her career as an actress and musician progressed by appeasing Ms Ghost'."
— Dauid Sibtain , Executive
"Charlotte says all good. She just meant 'it was a bizarre situation' not that she personally felt uncomfortable."
— Rebel Wilson , Celebrity
Key People
Amanda Ghost is a producer associated with the film, The Deb.
Charlotte MacInnes is an Australian actress who starred in Rebel Wilson's film The Deb.
Dauid Sibtain is a lawyer representing Rebel Wilson in the defamation case.
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress known for her roles in films such as Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect.
Sue Chrysanthou is a lawyer representing Charlotte MacInnes in the defamation case.
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Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
Rebel Wilson's allegations that actress Charlotte MacInnes retracted a sexual harassment complaint in exchange for career benefits are described as 'malicious concoctions' in an Australian court.
An Australian court hears that Rebel Wilson's claims against actress Charlotte MacInnes are 'malicious concoctions' in a defamation case.
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