Leaked audio recordings have revealed that crisis public relations representatives for actress Rebel Wilson discussed plans to create anonymous websites accusing a movie producer of serious crimes, including sex trafficking, as part of an alleged smear campaign. The discussions, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, involved members of Wilson's PR team strategizing to damage the reputation of the producer of the film The Deb.
The recordings, which date from 2025, capture the team brainstorming ways to anonymously publish the allegations online. The producer, who has not been publicly named in the verified reports, was involved in a professional dispute with Wilson. The PR firm in question, according to the report, is Celebrity Legal Aid.
In response to the leak, a representative for Rebel Wilson stated she was unaware of the specific strategies discussed by her crisis team and condemned the plotted actions. The Hollywood Reporter's original article included audio clips of the discussions, which have sparked significant controversy within the entertainment industry.
The incident highlights the extreme lengths to which some crisis management operations may go. Legal and ethical experts have criticized the plotted tactics as potentially defamatory and dangerous. The producer at the center of the alleged smear campaign has not made a public statement as of March 14, 2026.
