Producers Accuse Rebel Wilson of Lying Under Oath in Defamation Lawsuit

The producers of the film 'The Deb' have accused Rebel Wilson of lying under oath and manipulating evidence in their ongoing defamation lawsuit, according to court documents filed Tuesday. The filmmakers allege that Wilson committed perjury and engaged in "fraud on the Court" through her pretrial statements, which they claim have "materially impair[ed]" their ability to obtain a fair trial.

The lawsuit stems from claims Wilson made on social media in 2023, accusing producer Amanda Ghost and others of embezzling money from the film. Wilson also alleged that Charlotte MacInness, a star of 'The Deb,' had been sexually abused by one of the producers. MacInness subsequently sued Wilson for defamation, but a judge ruled in Wilson's favor earlier this year.

In their legal filings, the producers assert that Wilson made two attempts to have their suit dismissed, and in both instances, provided false testimony. They claim she "deliberately destroyed critically relevant evidence" and "manipulated or manufactured evidence."

"Wilson’s misconduct is so pervasive, and so indisputably deliberate, as to infect the entirety of these proceedings," the producers’ attorneys stated in the filing. They are seeking terminating sanctions, which could lead to the dismissal of Wilson's case.

However, Wilson's lawyer, Allyson Thompson, dismissed the allegations as "yet another attempt to malign Ms. Wilson." Thompson stated that "gamesmanship by the plaintiffs’ attempting to vilify Ms. Wilson" is evident and that a "robust response opposing the recent filing is in the works."

A trial in Los Angeles is scheduled for January 2027. This legal battle is the latest in a series of contentious lawsuits involving the Australian actress.