Jenny Slate Stays Silent On ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit After Filing HR Complaint

Jenny Slate is staying tight-lipped in regards to the authorized battle surrounding “It Ends With Us.”

Slate’s hesitation to deal with the lawsuit contrasts together with her outspoken help for Blake Lively late final 12 months when the “Gossip Girl” alum filed a grievance in opposition to Justin Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department.

During a current interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Slate, who portrayed Allysa within the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, was requested how the controversy surrounding the mission in comparison with her expertise filming her newest film, “Dying for Sex.”

“I don’t have anything to say about that,” the actress responded within the interview printed Thursday. “Everything is its own thing. I poured my heart into this work, and every minute of ‘Dying for Sex’ was important to me, and I just want to talk about that.”

When pressed on how she plans to navigate purple carpet appearances with out addressing the authorized battle between “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and lead actress Blake Lively, Slate doubled down.

“Anyone can ask anything, but my only responsibility is to speak about the work I’m there to promote,” she stated. “It was so important to me to get this job, so why would I spend time talking about anything but that?”

Slate’s reluctance to debate the lawsuit marks a shift from her stance late final 12 months when she publicly supported Lively after the “Gossip Girl” alum filed a grievance in opposition to Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department.

“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 advised “Today” in December 2024. “Blake is a leader, loyal friend, and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”

At the time, Slate condemned what she referred to as a “terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening” assault on Lively, including, “I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.”

Lively later filed a lawsuit in opposition to Baldoni accusing him of sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, invasion of privateness, and emotional misery. Baldoni, in flip, launched a $400 million countersuit in opposition to Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane, claiming defamation, extortion, and fraud.

Amid the authorized drama, The Hollywood Reporter printed a report suggesting that Slate had additionally filed an HR grievance in opposition to Baldoni’s co-producer, Jamey Heath.

According to the outlet, Slate’s grievance to Sony, the distributor of “It Ends With Us,” stemmed from a dispute over her housing preparations whereas filming in New York. The “Landline” actress, who was dwelling within the metropolis together with her youngster, allegedly had a heated alternate with Heath, throughout which he used inappropriate language relating to her function as a mom.

While Heath has not publicly responded to the claims, sources beforehand advised THR that he had a “different understanding” of the interplay and felt that “any kind gesture” from his manufacturing firm, Wayfarer Studios, was being “weaponized” in opposition to them.

With the authorized battle between Lively and Baldoni persevering with to escalate, Reynolds’ attorneys have filed a movement to dismiss Baldoni’s lawsuit in opposition to him with prejudice, which might bar Baldoni from refiling the case sooner or later. But Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, insists that Reynolds performed a vital function within the controversy and needs to be held accountable.

However, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, pushed again, telling TMZ, “Mr. Reynolds’ exploitation of his enormous power in Hollywood continues, this time arrogantly asking to be dismissed from the case despite his publicly documented involvement extending far beyond just being a ‘supportive spouse.”

Freedman alleges that Reynolds performed a key function in efforts to derail Baldoni’s profession, accusing the “Deadpool” star of taking part in defamation, pressuring WME to sever ties with Baldoni, and dealing to blacklist him within the business.

The contentious authorized battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has reportedly taken a big emotional toll on each Lively and Reynolds.

According to TMZ, a supply near the couple shared that Lively is feeling “emotionally zapped” because the lawsuits proceed to unfold, describing the ordeal as deeply exhausting for each her and Reynolds. The ongoing authorized dispute has allegedly brought about them “severe anguish” as they navigate the high-profile case.

The case is ready to go to trial in March 2026.