What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
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Notable Quotes
"Yes, I still say you regard yourself as a champion of women."
— Rebel Wilson , Celebrity
"You know you’ve lied about this topic for a year haven’t you?"
— Sue Chrysanthou SC , Other
"She changed her story to ensure her career as an actress and musician progressed by appeasing Ghost."
— Dauid Sibtain SC , Other
"No, because they are truthful statements."
— Rebel Wilson , Celebrity
"Yes, I regard myself as a champion of women."
— Rebel Wilson , Celebrity
"You know you’ve lied about this topic for a year haven’t you?"
— Sue Chrysanthou SC , Other
"She changed her story."
— Dauid Sibtain SC , Other
"This is how this bully, apparently this saviour of women, the protector of the harassed, responds."
— Sue Chrysanthou SC , Other
"The central issue was not whether MacInnes was a victim but instead whether she complained to Wilson and then changed her story."
— Dauid Sibtain SC , Other
Key People
Amanda Ghost is a producer associated with the film, The Deb.
Blake Lively is an American actress known for her roles in film and television.
Charlotte MacInnes is an Australian actress who starred in Rebel Wilson's film The Deb.
Dauid Sibtain SC is a lawyer representing Rebel Wilson in her defamation case.
Writer for 'The Deb' mentioned in the trial.
Justin Baldoni is an American actor and filmmaker best known for his role in the TV series 'Jane the Virgin.'
The wife of Rebel Wilson, noted for her role in the legal proceedings.
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress known for her roles in films such as Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect.
Sue Chrysanthou SC is a barrister representing Charlotte MacInnes in the defamation case against Rebel Wilson.
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All Coverage
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
Rebel Wilson denies involvement in creating smear websites against producer Amanda Ghost during a defamation trial initiated by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of 'The Deb'.
Rebel Wilson arrives at the Federal Court in Sydney to testify in a defamation trial filed by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of 'The Deb'.
Rebel Wilson defends herself against defamation allegations from Charlotte MacInnes, describing herself as a 'champion of women' during the trial.
Rebel Wilson is set to testify in a defamation case filed by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of 'The Deb', over social media posts alleging retraction of a sexual harassment complaint.
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