Unsealed Docs Show Jenny Slate Slamming Justin Baldoni as a “Most Intense Narcissist”

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The dispute over the movie version of It Ends With Us has grown more heated after court documents were made public on Tuesday. These documents reveal claims of inappropriate behavior and harassment directed towards director and actor Justin Baldoni during filming.

Blake Lively, the lead actress, and supporting actors Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrer all shared that they felt uncomfortable with the way Blake Baldoni behaved while filming.

Jenny Slate, who played Lively’s friend Allysa in the movie, shared details about comments made by Baldoni. She testified that he often called Lively “hot” and used a vulgar term during filming. Slate said she pointed out that these comments were inappropriate, but Baldoni reportedly didn’t respond well to her feedback.

The issue apparently also affected Slate personally. Baldoni once told her she looked awful in her outfit, which Slate felt was deeply unprofessional. She testified that she had expected this kind of behavior to stop, and was shocked it hadn’t.

She explained her position, stressing that this kind of language is unacceptable in today’s professional workplaces. “It’s simply not okay for a work environment,” she stated. In addition, newly released evidence included text messages showing Slate’s strong dislike for the director.

In a series of messages, Slate harshly criticized Baldoni, calling him a “narcissist” and a “fraud.” She specifically targeted the carefully constructed image he presents to the public, writing that he was a “false ally” and she wouldn’t support his attempt to portray himself as a “male feminist.” Slate’s criticism was particularly strong, stating she had “never encountered anything like this dude” and describing him as a “clown” and a deeply narcissistic person.

As a film lover, I was really struck by Blake Lively’s account. She described feeling incredibly vulnerable and humiliated in a specific instance with her co-star. She explained that it wasn’t just the compliment on her outfit itself, but how it was delivered – a certain tone that she felt was a leer. She specifically recalled feeling uncomfortable and exposed when she bent over and her coat opened, right when the compliment came. It was a really unsettling detail about how something seemingly innocuous could feel so violating.

Lively also described problems with filming a childbirth scene. She said she was left in stirrups for hours, almost nude, and only found out that day the actor playing the doctor was a friend of the director. She explained she felt deeply uncomfortable with the level of exposure during the scene, describing it as violating and humiliating.

Blake Lively has become a prominent actress in Hollywood, initially gaining recognition for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on the popular show Gossip Girl. Since then, she’s starred in a variety of successful films, including The Shallows and The Age of Adaline. Currently, she’s working on A Simple Favor 2, a follow-up to her 2018 thriller with Anna Kendrick.

Justin Baldoni first became well-known for his role as Rafael Solano on the comedy series Jane the Virgin. He then moved into directing, with films like the emotional drama Five Feet Apart and the Disney+ movie Clouds. He’s also the creator of Man Enough, a podcast and book that examines traditional ideas about what it means to be a man, which is now being re-evaluated in light of recent accusations.

Jenny Slate is a comedian and actress who’s well-known for her voice work in the animated film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She’s successfully worked on both independent films and big-budget movies like Venom and The Secret Life of Pets. Most recently, she played a key supporting role as the sister of the main character in It Ends With Us.

I just saw It Ends With Us, and it’s clear why Colleen Hoover’s novel took off – especially on TikTok! The movie centers around Lily, who finds herself caught between a passionate but damaging relationship with a neurosurgeon named Ryle, and the pull of her first love, Atlas. While the story isn’t without its difficult themes and sparked some debate, it was a huge box office hit, earning over $300 million worldwide. It’s a compelling, if sometimes uncomfortable, watch that clearly resonated with audiences.

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2026-01-21 10:46