Jameela Jamil’s long standing public image as a vocal advocate for women and feminist causes has come under scrutiny following the release of private messages connected to an ongoing legal battle involving actress Blake Lively.
The messages, which were recently unsealed as part of court proceedings, reveal harsh criticism directed at Lively behind the scenes. The texts emerged from court documents related to the legal dispute surrounding the film It Ends With Us, involving Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni.
Included in the filings are private exchanges from 2024 between Jamil and Baldoni’s publicist, Jennifer Abel, which are now being presented as evidence. The tone of the messages has sparked controversy due to the aggressive language used to describe Lively.
In the exchanges, Jamil reportedly portrayed Lively in extremely negative terms, suggesting that her public actions were self-destructive and portraying her as the antagonist in the unfolding situation. The messages also criticized Lively’s decision to share information about domestic violence resources connected to the film, with Jamil dismissing the gesture as minimal and emotionally detached.
The texts show a pattern of escalating frustration between the two women discussing Lively, with repeated expressions of hostility and sharp personal judgments. These revelations have surprised many observers, particularly given Jamil’s public reputation for promoting compassion, accountability, and solidarity among women in the entertainment industry.
The trial involving Baldoni and Lively is scheduled to take place in May 2026, and the newly revealed messages have added another layer of complexity to an already high profile case. Representatives for Blake Lively have been contacted for comment, but no response has been made public so far.
As the case continues to unfold, the release of these private communications has reignited broader conversations about public personas versus private conduct, and how quickly reputations can be reshaped when behind-the-scenes actions come to light.
