Watch the live stream of Rebel Wilson's defamation and conspiracy trial brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes. Court hearing starts April 20.
- April 18, 2026
AceShowbiz - Rebel Wilson's ongoing legal dispute with Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actress in her directorial debut The Deb, is set to begin next week in Australia and will be broadcast live on YouTube.
Charlotte MacInnes is suing Wilson in the New South Wales division of the Federal Court of Australia. The lawsuit alleges that the Pitch Perfect star harmed MacInnes' reputation by making claims that MacInnes was sexually harassed by the film’s producer Amanda Ghost. Furthermore, the suit accuses Wilson of conspiring with Ghost to conceal the incident.
The court hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 20, at 10:15 AM local time. According to the Federal Court of Australia’s listing, the proceedings will be streamed on the court’s official YouTube channel to promote transparency and "ensure open justice." It remains uncertain whether either Wilson or MacInnes will be present at the hearing.
This case has drawn attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the serious allegations being addressed. The live stream on YouTube will allow the public and media to follow the developments directly as they unfold in court.
As the legal process moves forward, further details and outcomes will likely emerge once the hearing commences in the coming days. The use of live streaming for court cases is part of Australia's effort to maintain public access to judicial proceedings.