Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
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"The process has taught me a lot. It has tested me, but it has also reinforced something I've always believed. I want to live my life standing up for what I believe is right, while continuing to create work that brings people joy."
— Rebel Wilson , Celebrity
"To say that the circumstance surrounding how they came to be in the bath are unusual would be an understatement."
— Elizabeth Raper , Other
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Charlotte MacInnes is an Australian actress who starred in Rebel Wilson's film The Deb.
Elizabeth Raper is a judge who presided over the defamation case between Rebel Wilson and Charlotte MacInnes.
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress known for her roles in films such as Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect.
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Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
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