Rebel Wilson Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Hack and Defamation by Co-Star

Context MacInnes, the Australian lead actor in Wilson’s musical comedy *The Deb*, filed legal proceedings against Wilson in September 2025 after a medical episode involving co‑producer Amanda Ghost at Bondi Beach. She says she helped Ghost back to an apartment, they shared a bath in swimwear to warm up, and later Wilson claimed MacInnes had complained of discomfort about the bathing arrangement. MacInnes denies making any complaint and says Wilson’s subsequent social media posts portrayed her as dishonest.

Key Facts MacInnes states in a sworn affidavit that Wilson arranged for her Snapchat account to be breached, resulting in a leaked nude photo, and that there was an attempt to hack her Facebook account days after she initiated legal action. She also alleges Wilson defamed her in four social media posts falsely asserting that MacInnes made and then retracted a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career. In her affidavit, MacInnes said, “I was angry that Rebel claims to be someone who stands up for women … but then was so maliciously and unfairly persisting with a narrative that painted me as a liar, prostitute, sell out, and whore.” No evidence supporting the hack claim has been presented, and Wilson has not yet been questioned about the alleged breach.

What It Means The lawsuit highlights how online accusations can quickly escalate into claims of cyber‑harassment and reputational harm, especially when involving high‑profile figures with large followings. If the court finds Wilson responsible for the hack or the defamatory posts, it could set a precedent for accountability in digital abuse cases within the entertainment industry. Conversely, a lack of substantiated evidence may reinforce the difficulty of proving coordinated cyber‑attacks in civil proceedings.

Watch for Wilson’s testimony when the court resumes on Tuesday, which may clarify her role in the alleged social media posts and shed light on the hack allegations.