Rebel Wilson Cleared in Defamation Suit Brought by Co-Star From Her Directorial Debut

Sydney court rules the Pitch Perfect star did not defame young Australian actress in social media dispute

A Sydney court has ruled that actress Rebel Wilson did not defame a young co-star from her feature directorial debut, closing out a bitter dispute that had played out across continents and years, the BBC and the Guardian reported.

Wilson was sued by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who played the lead role in "The Deb," the Pitch Perfect star's debut film as a director, according to the Guardian. MacInnes had accused Wilson of defaming her in a series of social media posts.

A judge found in Wilson's favor, clearing her of the defamation claim, the BBC reported. The ruling ends a public falling-out between the two women that had drawn attention on both sides of the Pacific.

Wilson, known for her roles in the "Pitch Perfect" film franchise and other comedies, moved into directing with "The Deb." The dispute with MacInnes had shadowed the film's rollout, though the court's decision now resolves the legal fight in Wilson's favor.

— Compiled from reporting by the BBC and the Guardian.