Rebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10

NSW supreme court judge otherwise dismisses case brought by film’s co-producers and awards Wilson almost $400,000 after star countersued

Australian Associated Press

Published Oct 23, 2026

Rebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10

Australian A-lister Rebel Wilson has secured a major court victory after co-producers of her debut film accused her of sabotage, lying and breaching contracts.

The Pitch Perfect star directed, co-produced and starred in The Deb, a musical comedy that became the battleground for multiple legal battles in Australia and the US.

Source: The Guardian ↗

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