Rebel Wilson has hit back at the second lawsuit filed against her by the producers of her directorial debut film The Deb, and released a song from the movie called F*** My Life.
The lawsuit claims the Australian actor, 45, made false and derogatory statements about the producers, including accusations of engaging in ‘inappropriate conduct’ toward the film’s star Charlotte MacInnes—who has since denied the allegations.
Wilson shared a lengthy message to Instagram on Friday, calling the proceedings, which were filed by producers Vince Holden, Gregor Cameron and Amanda Ghost in the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday, an act of ‘spiteful toxic behaviour’.
‘Apparently I’m being sued in Australia?’ she began the scathing gallery of Stories.
‘It makes no sense. As the director, producer and co-star who nurtured a project called The Deb for five years from a three-page idea into a gorgeous feature film—I wish nothing more than to have this film released and have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to get this to happen.’
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Rebel Wilson, 45, has slammed the second lawsuit filed against her by the producers of her directorial debut film The Deb, and released a song from the movie called F*** My Life
‘To say otherwise is complete nonsense. I’m so proud of the film!’ she continued.
‘In my opinion this is continued bullying and harassment from UK financiers of the project Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden.
‘They tried to prevent the film from premiering there (they lost) and now they’ve tried to stop the film being released because of a baseless US lawsuit and now a further Australian one.’
Wilson went on to say it was ‘imperative the movie is released’ and added it was ‘sad’ to see the hard work of ‘so many Australians’ who worked on the film go to waste.
‘Contractually as financiers they have the power to sell or release/distribute the film. They haven’t done so,’ she wrote.
‘It’s been a year since the film has been completed and ready to go in cinemas. Instead, in my opinion they have continued this spiteful toxic behaviour.’
Wilson then revealed the first song of the film is titled F*** My Life and she would be releasing it for her fans to listen to ‘because if these f***wits aren’t going to release the movie I may as well’.
She also doubled down on previous accusations she made against Ghost, Cameron and Holden, which they have since denied and included in both their defamation lawsuits against the Pitch Perfect star.
The lawsuit claims the Australian actor made false and derogatory statements about the producers, including accusations of engaging in ‘inappropriate conduct’ toward the film’s star Charlotte MacInnes (right)—who has since denied the allegations
‘I’ve moved on, now directing my second movie and loving it. But regarding The Deb, all I can literally say is “F*** My Life” with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart,’ Wilson continued.
‘Everyone who worked on the movie and who knows me knows I put my blood, sweat and tears into this. Everyone knows I’m a “truth teller” when it comes to vile people in the industry.
‘I just want this movie to come out and for all the amazingly talented contributors to be recognised for their sensational work!
‘At least we had the Toronto premiere—and at least now you can all see the opening of the film. Posting it now! Rebs x.’
Wilson then made good on her promise and proceeded to post the opening song of The Deb.
Reports of the second lawsuit filed in Australia emerged on Thursday.
Holden, Cameron and Ghost claimed Wilson falsely accused them of embezzling the film’s funds and engaging in ‘inappropriate conduct’ with MacInnes, reported The Australian.
Wilson is also being sued for defamation in the US courts by the three producers, who accused her of injurious falsehood, misleading and deceptive conduct and breaches of contract and director’s duties.
Wilson shared a lengthy message to Instagram on Friday, calling the proceedings, which were filed by producers Vince Holden (left), Gregor Cameron and Amanda Ghost (both right) in the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday, an act of ‘spiteful toxic behaviour’
They also alleged Wilson threatened the Australian distributor of the film, Kismet, by seeking an injunction to block its release.
Wilson has been very vocal about the conflicts surrounding her stalled film The Deb.
The Bride Hard actress re-posted footage of MacInnes performing at Cannes, and wrote: ‘Charlotte MacInnes in a culturally inappropriate Indian outfit on Len Blavatnik’s luxury yacht in Cannes—ironically singing a song from a movie that will never get released because of her… support for the people blocking the film’s release.’
In a second post, she added: ‘So glad you got your record deal Charlotte at the expense of the 300 people who worked on The Deb and really wanna see it released.’
In September 2024, MacInnes denied any inappropriate behaviour by the producers, prompting Wilson to allege that the actress withdrew her accusations to secure a new role with one of them.
MacInnes told DailyMail.com at the time: ‘There is no truth to the allegations made involving me.
‘I made a statement to the film team when this was first said in September 2023 and am saying this now to draw a line under it.’
After working with one of the producers, Ghost, on The Deb, MacInnes was later cast as Daisy in Florence Welch’s musical Gatsby: An American Myth, staged at Boston’s A.R.T. during its pre-Broadway run.
‘Apparently I’m being sued in Australia?’ she began the scathing gallery of Stories
Wilson subsequently shared a screenshot of the Daily Mail article on her Instagram Stories and wrote: ‘There is no world where this is acceptable. The fact that this girl has been employed now by this “producer” in the lead role of a production called GATSBY (ART Boston) and given a record label—should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story.’
In documents filed to the Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by The Guardian in November 2024, MacInnes claimed she informed Wilson she was never sexually harassed by Ghost.
Despite MacInnes’ claim she informed Wilson harassment had never occurred, the Hollywood actor still proceeded with the accusations of mistreatment.
‘I was deeply disturbed by this behaviour by Wilson, who was the director of the film and in a position of authority over me,’ MacInnes alleged.
MacInnes added in her official statement: ‘Nothing that I told Wilson could reasonably have conveyed that I was reporting any misconduct, because there was no misconduct.
‘I also understand [there were] claims that I was subjected to “depraved sexual demands” and that “MacInnes remains captive by Ghost and (fellow producer) Cameron as she is shuttled from city to city with them including Boston, New York, and London”.
‘These statements are completely false and absurd. I have no idea what could cause Wilson and her attorney to make up such lies about me.’
