In August 2024, actress Jameela Jamil exchanged candid and critical comments about Blake Lively in private texts with Justin Baldoni’s publicist, Jennifer Abel. These messages came to light in newly revealed court documents connected to Lively’s ongoing lawsuit against Baldoni, her co-star and the director of It Ends With Us. The texts expose Jamil’s blunt reaction to backlash against Lively and her handling of the film’s promotion.
Private text exchange reveals deep criticism over Lively’s public response
The text conversation centers on a TikTok video that criticized Blake Lively’s promotion of the movie as “out of touch” and “tone-deaf.” Jennifer Abel expressed shock at Lively’s behavior, writing,
I want to officially incorporate nightmare c— and demon c— into my vocabulary; UNBELIEVABLE,
highlighting the public’s negative reaction which Abel said was caused solely by Lively herself.
Jamil replied with a charged comment, stating,
She’s a suicide bomber at this point,
indicating her strong disapproval of Lively’s approach.
Controversy over Lively’s light-hearted tone and domestic violence messaging
At the time, Blake Lively faced criticism for focusing on promoting her hair care line and maintaining a casual tone during interviews, rather than addressing the serious themes of domestic violence featured in the film. After public backlash, Lively shared a link to a domestic violence hotline, which was referenced in the text thread.
Jamil described Lively’s post as cold and detached:
So cold, just some stats and a link,
and went further to express disdain:
I’ve never seen such a bizarre villain act before. She’s OVER over,
adding she hated Lively intensely in agreement with Abel’s sentiments.
Response from Lively’s camp highlights tension among women in Hollywood
A source close to Blake Lively reacted to the leaked exchange, expressing disappointment in the divisive language used by Jamil and Abel. The source told TMZ,
disappointing that instead of listening to women when they speak out, other women call them names and discredit them in defense of a fake male feminist.
Broader context of legal battle between Lively and Baldoni
This private message thread is part of a larger set of communications revealed in the dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Along with Jamil’s texts, court documents unveiled conversations between Lively and her reportedly estranged friend Taylor Swift, as well as an email sent by Lively to Ben Affleck that has drawn attention.
Lively and Baldoni are embroiled in a legal confrontation following Lively’s December 2024 lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us and alleging he launched a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni, denying the allegations, filed a $400 million countersuit accusing Lively of defamation and claiming she usurped control of the film.
Upcoming trial expected to bring further revelations
The lawsuit is scheduled for trial this May in New York City, where both parties are set to present their claims. The disclosures of private texts and emails during pre-trial proceedings have already intensified public scrutiny of the case, raising questions about professional conduct in Hollywood and the dynamics between these high-profile figures.
