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The Sydney-born actress, who appeared in Hollywood's Pitch
Perfect films, said articles published by Bauer Media claiming
she had lied about her age, real name and some childhood
experiences cost her significant acting roles and income.
After four weeks of hearing testimony from Wilson herself, local
journalists and several Hollywood celebrities, the jury of six
at Victoria's Supreme Court found unanimously in her favor.
"I was hoping that the jury would do the right thing and send a
message to these tabloids. And they’ve done that," Wilson said
at a press conference following the court decision broadcast by
Sky News.
"I really love my job as an actress and an entertainer and now I
look forward to rebuilding my career as the record has been set
straight."
Wilson found a breakout role in the 2011 comedy hit
"Bridesmaids." But after the articles were published in Woman's
Day and other Bauer-owned magazines in 2015, Wilson said she was
told by the makers of Kung Fu Panda that she had become "too
divisive" for a family film, according to her testimony, the
Guardian reported.
She also said she was subsequently fired from the DreamWorks
animated film Trolls and she was not offered any other roles,
according to the Guardian report.
A spokeswoman for Bauer Media said the publisher would "consider
its options" following Thursday's verdict.
(Reporting by Melanie Burton; Editing by Michael Perry)
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