Jenny Slate Files Complaint

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Jenny Slate reportedly filed a complaint to the film’s distributor, Sony, following a conversation with Wayfarer Studios President Jamey Heath about the apartment she had rented in New York City while filming “It Ends With Us”. According to the outlet, Slate’s complaint was referenced in previous court documents but with her name redacted. The stand-up comedian — who shares daughter Ida, 4, with husband Ben Shattuck — allegedly told Heath she wasn’t happy with the pad she had rented. However, she said moving wasn’t an option due to the hefty $15,000 security deposit she had just dropped.

Although Heath allegedly told Slate that Wayfarer would reimburse her so she could find a better place, he allegedly did so using language that made her uncomfortable. According to the outlet’s sources, the lead producer of the movie focused intensely on her role as a mom and the sanctity of motherhood. This incident has sparked a larger conversation about the workplace environment on set and the need for greater understanding and respect among colleagues.

Earlier this week, Blake Lively filed an amended lawsuit where she claimed she “was not alone in complaining” about her co-star and the film’s director, Justin Baldoni, while filming the August 2024 movie. She alleged that other women were willing to testify. The court document included a May 2023 message from Lively, 37, to a mutual friend of Baldoni, 41, and Heath. There is no indication whether Slate was one of the people on the receiving end of Lively’s texts. Another female cast member, whose name was not identified in the docs, allegedly filed the complaint within three days of Lively.

Reps for Slate, Heath and Sony did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said Lively’s amended lawsuit “is filled with unsubstantial hearsay of unnamed persons who are clearly no longer willing to come forward or publicly support her claims.” The legal drama surrounding "It Ends With Us" continues to unfold, with both sides presenting their cases and denying any wrongdoing. The trial is set to begin in March 2026, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule on the various allegations and complaints.

Some of the key issues at play in this case include the alleged harassment and misconduct on set, as well as the need for greater accountability and transparency in the entertainment industry. As the case continues to unfold, it is likely that more information will come to light, and the public will gain a better understanding of the complex issues at play. In the meantime, fans and supporters of the film and its cast will be watching closely to see how the situation develops.