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

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

This entertainment story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Deb, Rebel Wilson and Australian A-lister Rebel Wilson.

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Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

23 Oct 2026, 05:01 IST

Key names

Deb, Rebel Wilson, Australian A-lister Rebel Wilson, Australian

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Entertainment

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• The GuardianRebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10 23 Oct, 05:01

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