UPDATE: In a move that can only be described as a masterclass in shade, The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes has dropped a statement that reads like the ultimate mic drop in response to Rebel Wilson’s spicy claims. In what can only be described as the celebrity version of “I literally can’t even,” Charlotte said, “There is absolutely zero truth to the allegations made involving me. I made a statement to the film team when this gossip train left the station in September 2023, and I’m here now to shut the whole thing down.”
She added, “False accusations harm real victims, and I’m not about to be the next lead character in a fictional soap opera. Not today!”
Alright, Charlotte, we see you.
ORIGINAL DRAMA: Now, let’s rewind to where this whole saga started. Picture this: Rebel Wilson, beloved Aussie and queen of snark, decides to make her directorial debut with The Deb. But instead of being a feel-good story about a debutante ball gone wrong (we assume), it turned into Real Housewives of the Film Set. The producers of The Deb—Amanda Ghost (yep, that’s her real name, not a Halloween costume), Cameron Gregor, and Vince Holden—decided to sue Rebel for defamation. Rebel, never one to back down from a challenge (or a witty comeback), hit them right back with a countersuit because… why not?
Here’s where things get wild. Rebel claims the producers were up to no good, and by “no good,” we mean alleged misconduct, embezzlement, and trying to sabotage the film’s big debut at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Seriously, they allegedly tried to pull the ultimate villain move by blocking the movie’s premiere. Gasp! Naturally, Rebel called their lawsuit bogus, because, in her words (probably), “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”
But hold on to your popcorn, because a few weeks ago, Rebel took things to a whole new level. She publicly called out Charlotte MacInnes, claiming that the actress had switched up her story about the producers to get a shiny new job from them. It’s like Hollywood musical chairs, but with lawsuits!
The Showers and Shenanigans Begin!
In Rebel’s new lawsuit, she spilled the tea about what was really going down behind the scenes—accusing Amanda Ghost of everything from “theft” to “bullying” to “sexual misconduct.”
And wait for it… Rebel even claimed that Ghost forced Charlotte to live in her Bondi Beach penthouse! Now, Bondi Beach sounds like a dream vacation, but Rebel paints a much less Instagram-worthy picture. According to Rebel, Ghost was getting a little too comfy and cozy, taking showers and baths with Charlotte like they were in some kind of awkwardly intimate shampoo commercial. Um, okay?
If you thought that was it, hold onto your hats, because Rebel also claimed that the producers cooked up the movie’s budget like it was Thanksgiving dinner—stuffed and inflated. And where did that extra cash go, you ask? Well, according to Rebel, straight into the producers’ pockets.
Lawyers to the Rescue!
Rebel’s lawyer swooped in like a legal superhero, cape and all (in our imagination), stating that the producers’ original lawsuit was nothing but a “desperate attempt to manipulate the narrative.” Translation: they thought they could twist the story like a pretzel, but instead, they just ended up making a mess. Rebel’s team is like, “Oh, honey, you have no idea what’s coming.”
He warned us all: this is just “the tip of the iceberg,” and if there’s more tea to be spilled, we are READY. Apparently, there are plenty of brave souls who have also had some, uh, “memorable” experiences with Amanda Ghost, and they’re not staying quiet. So, buckle up, because according to Rebel’s camp, this saga is far from over.
Stay tuned for the next episode of Rebel vs. The Deb Producers: Shower Edition.
