At a Glance
- Jameela Jamil‘s unsealed texts criticize Blake Lively’s press tour.
- Lively sued director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment, seeking $160 million.
- Jamil’s messages were part of the court filing that also includes exchanges with Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck.
- Why it matters: The texts deepen public scrutiny of the high-stakes lawsuit and spotlight the broader debate on feminism and public criticism.
In a surprising turn, unsealed court documents in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni revealed that actress Jameela Jamil had criticized Lively in private text messages, a revelation that has amplified the drama surrounding the case.
The texts, sent in August 2024, were exchanged between Jamil and her publicist Jennifer Abel, who has represented both Jamil and Baldoni. The messages addressed a TikTok video that condemned the tone of Lively’s press tour interviews for the domestic-violence drama ‘It Ends With Us.’
In the texts, Jamil wrote, “She’s a suicide bomber at this point. I’ve never seen such a bizarre villain act before.”
Jamil’s public stance on feminism, which she articulated in a January 22, 2026 Instagram Stories video, echoes the criticism she voiced privately. She said, “Feminism means fighting for the political, social and economic equity of women, for women. Just gender equity. It does not mean you have to like every single woman.”
She continued, “You can criticize them, you can do whatever you want, as long as you are also fighting for their human right to the same things that men have in this world. That’s all feminism is.”
The court documents also include Jamil’s earlier messages about the ‘It Ends With Us’ press tour, labeling Lively as a ‘suicide bomber’ and a ‘bizarre villain,’ which many saw as a harsh public rebuke.
Lively sued Baldoni and others in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. She is seeking more than $160 million in damages, while Baldoni countersued for $400 million in extortion and defamation claims, which a judge has since dismissed.
The lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial on May 18, a date that has drawn attention from fans, critics, and legal observers alike.
Both parties’ attorneys appeared in Manhattan federal court for a hearing on Baldoni’s summary judgment, which seeks to dismiss the case before it reaches a jury. The court’s decision could shape the future of the lawsuit.
Jamil is not the only celebrity whose private communications were disclosed. The filing also contains Lively’s texts with Taylor Swift, emails to Matt Damon and his wife Luciana, and messages to Ben Affleck about her experience filming the movie.
The inclusion of these exchanges has sparked debate about privacy, public discourse, and the role of social media in legal battles.
Some commentators argue that the texts illustrate the intensity of public scrutiny faced by actresses in high-profile cases, while others suggest they undermine the seriousness of the allegations.
The judge’s upcoming ruling on the summary judgment will determine whether the case proceeds to a jury or is dismissed, a decision that could set a precedent for similar lawsuits involving public figures.
For now, the texts continue to circulate online, fueling speculation and adding another layer of complexity to an already contentious legal dispute.
As the trial approaches, observers will watch closely to see how the court balances the right to free expression with the need to protect reputations and address allegations of misconduct.
