Rebel Wilson has addressed a lawsuit filed against her by “The Deb” costar Charlotte MacInnes, asserting she felt a “duty” to report alleged sexual harassment. MacInnes is suing Wilson over Wilson’s reporting of the incident to producers, claiming it damaged her career.

According to court documents, MacInnes alleges that Wilson reported a separate incident of sexual harassment she experienced while filming “The Deb” in 2019. Wilson reportedly informed producers about an alleged incident involving a guest star. MacInnes claims that Wilson's subsequent actions – specifically, reporting the incident and potentially sharing details – negatively impacted her professional opportunities.

Wilson’s statement, released following the lawsuit filing, stated, “She came to me, she made what I obviously inferred was a request for help. I had a duty to do something.” The statement doesn’t elaborate on the details of the original incident or the specifics of MacInnes’s claims.

“The Deb,” a short-lived Australian television series, aired in 2019. The show centered on a group of young women working at a women’s magazine. The lawsuit highlights the complexities of workplace harassment reporting and its potential consequences for all parties involved. Details regarding the guest star involved and the nature of the alleged harassment remain undisclosed beyond MacInnes’s claims within the legal filing.

The case is ongoing, and further developments are expected. MacInnes is seeking damages for the alleged harm to her career resulting from Wilson’s actions. Wilson’s legal team has yet to formally respond to the lawsuit beyond the released statement.