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Rebel Wilson Cleared in Defamation Lawsuit Over Instagram Post

Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defaming her film co-star on Instagram. The high-profile case has concluded with no damages awarded.

Editorial Desk

July 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Actress Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defaming her film co-star, following a high-profile legal battle over an Instagram post. The court ruled in favor of Wilson, determining that her social media statement didn’t constitute defamation.

The case centered around an Instagram post made by Wilson, which her co-star claimed was defamatory. The plaintiff argued that the post damaged their reputation — and sought damages. However, the court found insufficient evidence to support the defamation claim.

“I denied that I had defamed MacInnes,” Wilson stated. The actress maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings, asserting that her post was within the bounds of fair comment.

The ruling brings an end to the contentious legal dispute, with no damages awarded to the plaintiff. The decision underscores the challenges in proving defamation in the context of social media statements.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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