Rebel Wilson responds to 'The Deb' controversy

ANI May 22, 2025 238 views

Rebel Wilson has publicly criticized 'The Deb' producers, accusing them of blocking the film's release. She also took aim at co-star Charlotte MacInnes over a controversial Cannes appearance. The legal battle includes defamation claims and countersuits between Wilson and the producers. The film, Wilson’s directorial debut, remains in limbo despite efforts to resolve the dispute.

"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 lies." – The Deb Instagram
Washington, May 21: Actress Rebel Wilson cleared the air after social media posts about 'The Deb' made headlines amid the ongoing legal fight surrounding the movie.

Key Points

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Rebel Wilson accuses producers of embezzlement and harassment

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Wilson countersues after defamation claims from producers

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The Deb remains unreleased amid legal disputes

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Charlotte MacInnes faces criticism over Cannes appearance

In response to a video of 'The Deb' actress Charlotte MacInnes singing at Cannes from the yacht owned by the film's financier Len Blavatnik, The Deb's Instagram account posted stories with captions critical of MacInnes. Wilson is said to be in control of the account for the movie that does not have a release plan in light of the project's legal battle, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"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 lies and support for the people blocking the film's release," read one caption.

A follow-up post included the message, "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," as per the outlet.

Wilson's team noted in a statement shared to address the posts, "The entire Deb crew is looking forward for the film to finally be shown to the world. Rebel is so proud of this film and in awe of all of the hard work everyone involved put into the creation of her directorial debut."

Earlier, Wilson shared a video on Instagram accusing producers Amanda Ghost, Gregory Cameron and Vince Holden of embezzlement and sexual harassment. She also accused them of preventing the film from premiering at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The producers then sued Wilson for defamation and claimed that she was attempting to land a writing credit on the film, which led Wilson to countersue months later, as per the outlet.

'The Deb' is a musical film centring on a high school outcast played by Natalie Abbott, who teams up with her cousin (MacInnes), as the pair aim to shake up the upcoming debutante ball. Marking her feature directorial debut, Wilson helmed the movie from Hannah Reilly's screenplay, adapting the stage show that debuted in Sydney in 2022, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Why is Rebel Wilson making this about "culturally inappropriate Indian outfit"? As an Indian, I find this deflection unnecessary. The real issue seems to be the legal battle and creative differences. Focus on that instead of dragging our culture into it! 🙄
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Rahul S.
The whole situation sounds messy. 300 people worked hard on this film and it's sad their efforts might go to waste because of personal conflicts. Hope they sort it out soon. The Indian outfit comment was uncalled for though.
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Ananya M.
As someone who followed Rebel's journey, this is disappointing. Making personal attacks through official movie accounts looks unprofessional. The cultural appropriation angle feels like a cheap shot to gain sympathy. Just fight your legal battle properly!
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Vikram J.
Hollywood dramas never fail to entertain! 😂 But seriously, if there's embezzlement and harassment involved, that needs proper investigation. The outfit controversy is just distracting from real issues. Hope the truth comes out soon.
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Shreya P.
The Deb actually sounds like an interesting concept - a musical about shaking up debutante balls. Shame it's getting overshadowed by all this negativity. Rebel should focus on promoting the film's merits rather than these public spats.
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Karan D.
Typical Bollywood-style drama in Hollywood now! 😆 On a serious note, if the producers did wrong, they should be held accountable. But using social media for mudslinging never ends well. Better to let courts handle it.

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