Exposes Jenny Slate’s Fallout Over Baldoni’s Allegations

At a Glance

• The 43-year-old actress Jenny Slate has released texts that criticize her former co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, amid the Blake Lively lawsuit.
• The texts, dated June 2023, were unsealed on January 20 as part of the legal discovery in the case.
• Slate says she found the filming of It Ends With Us ‘really gross and disturbing’ and has expressed support for Lively’s claims.

**Why it matters: The new messages add a firsthand account to the growing scrutiny of Baldoni’s conduct and could influence the upcoming trial in May 2026.

The 43-year-old actress Jenny Slate has stepped into the spotlight once again, this time with a trove of texts that paint a stark picture of her experience on the set of It Ends With Us. The messages, uncovered during the legal battle between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni, reveal Slate’s frustration with the production and her solidarity with Lively.

Background of the Legal Battle

Blake Lively, 38, filed a complaint against Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of inappropriate behavior on set. The case, which also involves Wayfarer Studios, has been moving through discovery and is scheduled to go to trial in May 2026. The latest discovery, unsealed on January 20, includes Slate’s text messages and deposition transcripts.

Unsealed Texts Reveal Slate’s View

In the texts, Slate writes to her team:

• ‘i don’t want to do anything with Justin, i don’t want to talk about him, like … nothing. And the same goes for Jamey [Heath], who is truly unprofessional.’
• ‘filming It Ends With Us has been a really gross and disturbing shoot, and I’m one of many who feel [this] way.’
• ‘Justin is truly a false ally and I’m unwilling to do anything that promotes the image that he’s crafting as a ‘male feminist’ … honestly i have no words to describe what a fraud he is.’
• ‘I honestly have never ever encountered anything like this dude.’
• ‘He’s the biggest clown and the most intense narcissist,’ Slate added, concluding with ‘Lots of lessons learned!’

These messages show Slate’s refusal to collaborate with Baldoni and her criticism of his public persona.

Slate’s Deposition Highlights

During her deposition on September 26 in New York, Slate was asked about a comment Baldoni allegedly made: ‘I can say this because my wife is here, but you look sexy in what you’re wearing.’ She described the remark as:

• ‘not appropriate’ in any workplace
• ‘unwanted and had no place’ in her professional experience
• ‘not useful for my work’

When questioned why she didn’t address the comment immediately, Slate explained that she felt uncomfortable speaking up because Baldoni was her boss and she preferred to focus on her work.

Legal Context and Future Proceedings

Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told TMZ in June 2025 that Baldoni ‘wants to be vindicated, and that’s all that he cares about.’ Freedman added that Baldoni ‘knows who he is. He knows what he’s done. He knows what he hasn’t done. And he wants the truth to come out, and he wants to do that in the appropriate way.’ The case is set to go to trial in May 2026.

After Lively’s complaint gained national attention, Slate publicly supported her. She said:

• ‘As Blake Lively’s cast mate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation.’
• ‘Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.’
• ‘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.’

Key Takeaways

• Slate’s texts provide a first-hand critique of Baldoni’s conduct on set.
• The deposition confirms her discomfort with inappropriate remarks made by Baldoni.
• The case remains in the discovery phase, with a trial slated for May 2026, where these documents could play a pivotal role.