The BlackBay Brief - Episode 5: Rebel Wilson in the Defamation Spotlight

Rebel Wilson’s latest headlines are not about a new film or red carpet moment. They are about what can happen when social media allegations collide with defamation law.

In this episode, Isabella Orlic and Julie Mehrdawi unpack the legal battles now unfolding around Wilson’s Instagram posts and why this case could shape how reputational harm is judged in Australia. From the power of context to the danger of unintended imputations, they explore how a few words online can trigger consequences that reach far beyond the screen. For anyone with a public profile, or those who advise them, this is a timely look at how quickly commentary can become litigation.