Jenny Slate has lent her support to her It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively.
Shortly after Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the film's director and co-lead, Justin Baldoni, Slate issued a statement per TODAY, backing the actress' claims.
"As Blake Lively’s cast mate 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 expressed. "Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her."
She continued, "What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing and wholly threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side."
Slate joins Lively's other friends and former costars, like It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover, Amber Heard, and fellow Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants alum America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn, after the actress accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and forming a hostile work environment.
According to TMZ, the actress, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, claimed that she felt "fat-shamed" because of comments that Baldoni allegedly made while having to lift her in a scene. In another instance while filming It Ends With Us, the mother of four thought Baldoni kissed her too long.
Lively also alleged that Baldoni caused her and her family "severe emotional distress" by attempting to start a "smear campaign" against her. Reynolds reportedly attended a meeting between Lively and Baldoni during the film's production, where the actress demanded that the actor stop showing her "nude videos," mentioning his previous "pornography addiction," talking about his sex life, probing Blake about her weight, and engaging in any other interactions she felt were inappropriate.
Additionally, Lively asked that the actor-director put a cap on "sex scenes, oral sex, or on camera climaxing" in It Ends With Us. While her requests were approved, Lively would later accuse Baldoni of "social manipulation" and attempting to "destroy" her reputation during the film's promotional tour.
Bryan Freedman, an attorney for Baldoni, dismissed Lively's accusations as "yet another desperate attempt" for the actress "to 'fix' her negative reputation."