Rebel Wilson confirms she sees herself as a ‘champion of women’ during defamation trial and denies mistreating star

Hollywood actor testifies in defamation case launched by Charlotte MacInnes, lead of musical comedy The Deb

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Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has denied mistreating the star of her directorial debut, describing herself as a champion of women in her defence of a blockbuster defamation suit.

The Pitch Perfect star is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of the musical comedy The Deb.