Rebel Wilson allegedly made 'The Deb' co-star Charlotte MacInnes' life 'nightmarish'

Rebel Wilson has been accused of making life difficult for Charlotte MacInnes after claiming that the actress from The Deb concealed misconduct for career advancement.

MacInnes is pursuing a defamation lawsuit against Wilson in Australia, with insider revelations from The Deb — Wilson’s first major directorial effort — coming to light during a federal court case in Sydney this week.

MacInnes began giving her testimony on Wednesday, but the proceedings were paused for the day. The trial is anticipated to continue for a total of nine days.

People close to MacInnes have shared how Wilson’s Instagram activities and alleged behavior have affected the young performer.

Wilson claims that MacInnes was made to feel uneasy by The Deb producer Amanda Ghost following an incident where they shared a bath in 2023. 

Wilson also suggests that MacInnes withdrew her formal complaint after being presented with career opportunities by Ghost, a claim MacInnes denies.

Hannah Reilly, co-author of The Deb and the mind behind the original stage version, reported that MacInnes confided in her that the conflict had become an “all-consuming, nightmarish presence in her life.” She mentioned that the ordeal had toughened MacInnes, based on statements seen by the Australian Associated Press.

Carlo Boumouglbay, MacInnes’ partner, expressed in his statement that Wilson’s actions had caused significant distress to MacInnes. "She was very worried because she believed Rebel was constantly watching her. She felt unsafe and vulnerable. Rebel’s social media posts were impacting her profoundly," he noted.

Boumouglbay mentioned that MacInnes feared Wilson was “keeping tabs” on her and became “distrustful” that “Rebel might be spreading inaccurate information and creating a narrative,” according to his statement reviewed by NewsWire.

Details emerged on how MacInnes secured a $110,000 music contract at the end of 2025 with Atlantic Records, part of Warner Music Group, supported by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries. The Deb producer Ghost is at the helm of Access-owned AI Film.

Shoshanna Stone, MacInnes’ representative, informed the court that she decided to manage the singer after Ghost highlighted her abilities. Stone refuted claims that MacInnes’ upcoming track, set for release on Thursday, was planned to align with the trial.

Dauid Sibtain, representing Wilson, contended that MacInnes hadn’t experienced any setbacks in her career due to Wilson’s online posts from September 2024.

The The Deb conflict is unfolding across various platforms in Los Angeles and Australia, overshadowing the heartwarming film about rural teens at a debutante event. 

The movie debuted in Australia earlier this month but hasn’t found a distributor in the US yet.

The case remains ongoing. Justice Elizabeth Raper is overseeing the process.