Blake Lively’s co-star Jenny Slate supports her, calls Justin Baldoni lawsuit details ‘terribly dark’

Blake Lively filed a complaint detailing allegations of inappropriate behavior and a hostile work environment during 'It Ends With Us' production
UPDATED DEC 25, 2024
Jenny Slate backed Blake Lively after she made harassment allegations against 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni (Getty Images)
Jenny Slate backed Blake Lively after she made harassment allegations against 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jenny Slate is voicing her support for Blake Lively amid her allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against Justin Baldoni, the director, and co-star of their film, 'It Ends With Us'.

Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, detailing allegations of inappropriate behavior and a hostile work environment during production.

Jenny Slate calls Blake Lively 'loyal friend' and leader

Blake Lively's lawsuit, filed Friday, December 20, has drawn widespread attention in Hollywood. It follows earlier rumors of a feud between the actress and Justin Baldoni over creative differences during the film's promotion.

Slate publicly backed Lively in light of the allegations. "As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation," Slate said in a statement on Monday, December 23, to TODAY.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Jenny Slate attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at
Jenny Slate attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, California (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty 

Slate further praised Lively, describing her as "a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her".

She added, "What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side."

Slate plays Allysa, the sister of Baldoni’s character and Lively’s sister-in-law, in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel 'It Ends With Us'.

Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of creating 'hostile work environment'

Blake Lively’s complaint details claims against Justin Baldoni, his company Wayfarer Studios, and co-founder James Heath.

According to the filing, Lively alleges Baldoni engaged in "invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional and inappropriate behavior" on set, as People reported. 

The complaint further states that Lively experienced "grief, fear, trauma and extreme anxiety" due to Baldoni’s alleged actions.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Blake Lively attends
Blake Lively attends 'The Adam Project' New York Premiere on  February 28, 2022, in New York (Getty Images)

It also accuses the director of orchestrating a social media smear campaign against Lively after production issues emerged. The alleged "hostile work environment" reportedly came close to derailing the film’s production.

Hollywood backs Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Jenny Slate joins a growing number of Hollywood celebrities and organizations supporting Blake Lively. Both Sony, the studio behind 'It Ends With Us', and SAG-AFTRA have reportedly publicly backed Lively.

The allegations surfaced months after reports of creative conflicts between Lively and Baldoni overshadowed the film’s promotional cycle in August. Baldoni’s faced sudden dismissal from his agency shortly after the lawsuit was filed.

Baldoni was dropped by WME, the agency that also represents Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, according to Deadline.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: Actors Blake Lively (L) and Ryan Reynolds attend the
Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014, in New York City (Getty Images)

Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, denied the accusations, calling them "false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt" the director, in a statement on December 21.

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