Blake Lively's 'It Ends With Us' co-star Jenny Slate allegedly filed HR complaint over on-set incident
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues, exclusive reports are now revealing that actress Jenny Slate was among those who raised concerns about interactions on the set of 'It Ends With Us', specifically regarding Jamey Heath, the business partner of Baldoni.
This comes in the wake of Lively submitting an amended lawsuit, claiming that two other female cast members had filed complaints against Baldoni's team during production. To provide further context, Lively's lawsuit accuses Baldoni of harassment and fostering a toxic work environment, allegations which Baldoni has vehemently denied.
What was the alleged uncomfortable conversation between Jenny Slate and Jamey Heath?
According to reports shared with Page Six, Jenny Slate filed a complaint with the film's distributor, Sony, following a conversation with Jamey Heath about the New York apartment she had rented while filming 'It Ends With Us'.
Slate wasn't pleased with the space and, during a discussion with Heath, mentioned she wanted to move but felt it wasn't a viable option due to the $15,000 deposit.
Reports claim that Heath was allegedly supportive, reassuring her that she could find better accommodations and that Wayfarer would reimburse her for any lost security deposits due to the move.
However, Slate reportedly took issue with the language Heath used during their interaction. Specifically, he focused on the sanctity of motherhood and the actress' role as a mother, which made her feel uncomfortable.
She was reportedly so bothered by the conversation that she chose to raise the matter with the film's distributor.
It’s worth noting that Slate was one of Lively's 'It Ends With Us' co-stars who publicly expressed support after she brought allegations against Baldoni, referring to Lively as a "loyal friend" and a "trusted source of emotional support."
In a statement, Slate said, "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."
"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 stand by her side," she added.
What did Blake Lively say about the testimony of unnamed actresses?
Blake Lively has claimed that two unnamed actresses are prepared to testify about their uncomfortable experiences with Justin Baldoni during filming, according to her amended 141-page complaint filed on February 18.
A spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "The amended complaint details the corroboration that backs up Blake’s original sexual harassment and retaliation concerns, including that (1) Justin Baldoni and Jamey Heath made other women uncomfortable on set; and (2) other women confided in Blake about their discomfort and fear of coming forward, and their concern about the current public vitriol."
The amended filing also reveals that Lively's original allegations of harassment, retaliation, and emotional distress are now backed by new evidence, including previously undisclosed communications with Sony, Wayfarer Studios, and additional witnesses.
Lively's attorneys, Esra Hudson and Mike Gottlieb, stated, "Ms Lively has filed an amended complaint today that provides significant additional evidence and corroboration of her original claims. [This includes] contemporaneous evidence that Ms Lively was not alone in raising allegations of on-set misconduct more than a year before the film was edited."
Furthermore, the 'Gossip Girl' star's legal team revealed that some witnesses have faced threats, not only of lawsuits but also of physical violence, including threats against the families of those who have come forward.
"This culture of fear, intimidation, harassment, and threats is the predictable result of an incessant digital campaign to turn social media sentiment as dark and negative as is humanly possible," they noted.
