The award comprised $650,000 in general damages, including aggravated damages, and $3,917,472 in special damages for opportunities of screen roles lost because of the articles.
The Australian actor was awarded more than $4.5m in damages, plus interest and court costs, in her libel case against magazine publisher Bauer Media last year.
There is insufficient evidence Rebel Wilson lost millions in potential earnings as a result of several defamatory articles in Australian magazines, Melbourne’s court of appeal has heard.
Speaking outside court, Wilson said Hollywood had been well aware of her case.