Jenny Slate UNSEALED: The "Gross" Truth About Justin Baldoni 🤡☕ Did you think the drama behind the scenes of It Ends With Us was finally over or did you just assume we were all collectively hallucinating the sheer amount of tension radiating off that press tour? If you chose the latter, welcome back to reality because the legal tea just hit the boiling point and Jenny Slate is officially done being polite about it. We all knew there was some major friction between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but new unsealed court documents from January 20, 2026, have basically dropped a tactical glitter bomb on the situation. Jenny Slate’s deposition is out in the wild, and she is not just spilling the tea; she is throwing the whole kettle at the wall. The words gross, disturbing, and narcissist are being tossed around like confetti, and honestly, it’s giving the kind of energy that makes you want to delete your social media and hide under a blanket for a week.
If you have been following this saga since the movie dropped, you know the vibes were off from day one. While Blake Lively was out here talking about floral arrangements and "wearing your sparkles," Justin Baldoni was off in his own world, seemingly disconnected from the rest of the cast. We all joked about the "split press tour" where they weren't even in the same room, but now we know why. Jenny Slate’s unsealed text messages to her agent and team reveal a workplace environment that sounds less like a Hollywood set and more like a psychological thriller where the villain is a guy who gives TED Talks about how much he loves women. Jenny literally described the shoot as "gross and disturbing," which is basically the last thing you want to hear about a movie that deals with such sensitive subject matter as domestic energy and survival.
The most shocking part of these unsealed documents has to be how Jenny Slate calls out Justin Baldoni’s "male feminist" persona. In her texts, she refers to him as a "false ally" and a "fraud," which is a massive blow to his public image. For years, Baldoni has built a brand on being the guy who understands women, the guy who wants to redefine masculinity, and the guy who is "sensitive." But according to Jenny, he’s actually worse than the typical "bros" she has encountered in the industry. She points to a specific brand of fragility and misogyny that left her feeling repulsed and deeply irritated. It is one thing to have a creative difference with your director, but it is a whole other thing to feel like their entire public identity is a carefully crafted lie. The irony of him doing a TED Talk on empowering women while allegedly making his female costars feel this way is the definition of a "clown" move.
Let’s talk about the specific incident that Jenny highlighted in her deposition because it’s a textbook example of why workplace boundaries exist. She recalled a moment where Baldoni allegedly said to her on set, "I can say this because my wife is here, but you look sexy in what you’re wearing." Now, some people might try to brush that off as a compliment, but Jenny hit the nail on the head when she explained why it was so wrong. It wasn't about her character, it wasn't useful for the work, and it was completely unwanted. The fact that he used his wife's presence as a "hall pass" to make an inappropriate comment is just peak cringe. It’s that specific type of behavior where someone thinks they are being "charming" or "transparent" but they are actually just making everyone else in the room want to evaporate into thin air.
The fallout from this isn't just about hurt feelings; it is a full blown legal war. Blake Lively’s legal team is coming out swinging, claiming that these unsealed documents prove that concerns about sexual harassment were documented as early as Spring 2023. They are accusing the production company, Wayfarer, of trying to bury these complaints and retaliate against those who spoke up. This turns the whole "Blake is a mean girl" narrative that the internet tried to spin last year completely on its head. If Jenny Slate—who is arguably one of the most liked and chill people in Hollywood—is this fired up and using words like "unfit" and "astoundingly wrongheaded," then something was clearly rotten in the state of Denmark. Or, in this case, on the set of a Colleen Hoover adaptation.
Watching this play out is like watching a slow-motion car crash where the cars are made of expensive sourdough and Hollywood ego. Justin Baldoni tried to counter-sue for a staggering 400 million dollars, claiming defamation and extortion, but a judge already tossed that out. That is a massive L for Team Baldoni. It seems the court agreed that Blake’s claims were protected and not just some smear campaign. When you have a costar like Jenny Slate backing you up with receipts that were written in real-time—not just manufactured after the fact—it becomes very hard for the "fragile masculinity" defense to hold any water. Jenny literally told her team she didn't want to be paired with him for promo, didn't want to talk about him, and basically wanted him erased from her professional narrative.
What makes this so "Gen Z-coded" in its drama is the sheer transparency of the digital footprint. We are living in an era where your private texts to your agent can become public record in a federal lawsuit. Jenny’s texts are raw, unfiltered, and honestly, very relatable for anyone who has ever worked for a boss who thinks they are a genius but is actually just a nightmare. Calling someone an "intense narcissist" in a text is a mood, but having that read aloud in a deposition is a legendary move. It shows that the "perfect" image of Hollywood sets is often a facade for a lot of behind-the-scenes chaos and "weird lies," as Jenny put it. The fact that she was worried about Blake’s "limit" shows a level of solidarity that we don't always see in an industry designed to pit women against each other.
As this legal battle continues to unfold, one thing is certain: the legacy of the It Ends With Us movie is forever changed. It is no longer just a story about breaking cycles of abuse; it has become a real-world case study in workplace culture and the performance of allyship. When the director of a film about empowerment is accused of the very things the film is supposed to stand against, the cognitive dissonance is deafening. Jenny Slate’s bravery in speaking up—and her refusal to play along with the "male feminist" branding—is a huge win for authenticity. She didn't stay quiet to protect the box office; she spoke her truth because she was "repulsed."
So, where do we go from here? The internet is already picking sides, but the evidence is leaning heavily in one direction. With Justin’s lawsuit dismissed and Jenny’s deposition painting such a vivid, "gross" picture of the production, the "clown" energy is at an all-time high.
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