TODAY’S PAPER | March 13, 2026 | EPAPER

Leaked audio allegedly shows Rebel Wilson’s PR team plotting smear campaign against film producer

The recording reveals a conversation of digital fixer Jed Wallace, planning to spread allegations about Amanda Ghost


Pop Culture & Art March 13, 2026 1 min read
Photo: Reuters

A newly surfaced audio recording reportedly reveals members of Rebel Wilson’s crisis PR team discussing plans to launch a smear campaign against a film producer amid the actress’ ongoing legal battle connected to the movie The Deb.

According to a report, the recording captures a conversation involving digital fixer Jed Wallace, who allegedly outlines strategies to spread damaging allegations about producer Amanda Ghost online. The discussion included creating anonymous websites and circulating claims that the producer was involved in serious criminal activity.

The alleged plan was part of a broader strategy to influence public perception during a heated dispute surrounding The Deb, a film Wilson worked on that later became the center of multiple lawsuits between the actress and the project’s producers.

The Hollywood Reporter said the recording suggests Wallace instructed collaborators on how to amplify the accusations using anonymous content and online platforms, though it remains unclear who authorized the effort.

The controversy stems from an escalating feud tied to the production of The Deb. Wilson has previously accused producers of misconduct, while the producers have pushed back with their own legal claims against the actress, arguing that some of the allegations were defamatory and linked to a business dispute surrounding the project.

Wilson has denied orchestrating any smear campaign, and the legal fight related to The Deb continues to unfold in court as both sides contest the allegations.

The leaked audio has added a new layer of scrutiny to the already complicated dispute, raising questions about how public relations strategies and online narratives may intersect with high-profile Hollywood legal battles.

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