Rebel Wilson Accused of Orchestrating Smear Campaign Against Producer

Court documents reveal Wilson's PR team plotted attack websites targeting Amanda Ghost amid legal feud over film production

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:20pm

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Court documents filed in a California court show that a publicist who worked with actress Rebel Wilson testified that she assisted in developing attack websites targeting producer Amanda Ghost amid an ongoing legal feud between the two. The dispute traces back to 2023 when Wilson accused Ghost of inappropriate conduct and misappropriation of funds during the production of Wilson's directorial debut film "The Deb", which remains unreleased. Wilson faces multiple defamation lawsuits in both Australia and the U.S. from actress Charlotte MacInnes and Ghost over her social media posts.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing concerns around the use of aggressive reputation management tactics and racially-charged rhetoric in Hollywood's PR practices. The allegations against Wilson's PR team raise questions about the ethical boundaries of public relations and the potential for abuse of power in the entertainment industry.

The details

According to the court documents, Katherine Case, a vice president at The Agency Group, testified that she was instructed by her superior Melissa Nathan to create websites targeting Amanda Ghost, including amandaghost.com and amandaghostsucks.com. The websites contained content describing Ghost as the "Indian Ghislaine Maxwell" and a "madame" or sex trafficker. Wilson has denied orchestrating the sites, but redacted testimony from Nathan suggests Wilson did not request their creation. The litigation now involves numerous parties across multiple jurisdictions, with Wilson countersuing Ghost for breach of contract and fraud.

  • In 2023, Wilson alleged Ghost engaged in inappropriate conduct, including bathing with lead actress Charlotte MacInnes.
  • In July 2024, Wilson made Instagram posts accusing Ghost of 'inappropriate behavior' and embezzling funds during the production of 'The Deb'.
  • On March 5, 2026, Katherine Case testified about the instructions she received from her superior Melissa Nathan to create websites targeting Amanda Ghost.
  • On March 6, 2026, Federal Court Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled that the defamation case filed by actress Charlotte MacInnes against Wilson will remain in Federal Court.
  • On March 10, 2026, Camille Vasquez, a partner at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton representing Ghost, stated that the evidence submitted to the court in California supports the conclusion that Wilson was the driving force behind the smear websites.

The players

Rebel Wilson

An actress who is facing multiple defamation lawsuits in both Australia and the U.S. from actress Charlotte MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost over her social media posts accusing Ghost of inappropriate conduct and misappropriation of funds during the production of Wilson's directorial debut film "The Deb".

Amanda Ghost

A British producer who is involved in a legal feud with Rebel Wilson over the production of Wilson's directorial debut film "The Deb". Ghost has filed defamation lawsuits against Wilson in both Australia and the U.S.

Charlotte MacInnes

A 25-year-old actress from Western Australia who has filed a defamation lawsuit against Rebel Wilson in the U.S. over Wilson's social media posts.

Katherine Case

A vice president at The Agency Group who testified that she assisted in developing attack websites targeting Amanda Ghost on the instructions of her superior, Melissa Nathan.

Melissa Nathan

A superior at The Agency Group who instructed Katherine Case to create websites targeting Amanda Ghost.

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What they’re saying

“Rebel wants one of those sites.”

— Melissa Nathan, Superior at The Agency Group

“This website is dedicated to telling the world the truth about Amanda Ghost who has maliciously tried to destroy the lives of countless artists. She is the Indian Ghislaine Maxwell, whose only friend in the world appears to be convicted felon Boy George.”

— Katherine Case, Vice President at The Agency Group

“Rebel Wilson has repeatedly denied any involvement in the creation of the smear websites – not just in television but in her sworn legal testimony. We, however, had long suspected that she not only contributed to the malicious sites but that she was the driving force behind them. The evidence we have submitted to the court in California today supports that conclusion.”

— Camille Vasquez, Partner at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow the defamation lawsuits filed by Amanda Ghost and Charlotte MacInnes against Rebel Wilson to proceed.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing concerns around the use of aggressive reputation management tactics and racially-charged rhetoric in Hollywood's PR practices. It raises questions about the ethical boundaries of public relations and the potential for abuse of power in the entertainment industry, where high-profile figures like Rebel Wilson wield significant influence.