Blake Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, just entered the chat to clear her name in the juiciest rumor battle of the year. The allegation? That she’s been spilling piping hot tea about Justin Baldoni’s alleged bad behavior on the set of It Ends With Us.
Here’s the rundown: Blake, queen of effortlessly tousled hair and red carpet slays, recently dropped a legal bombshell accusing Justin (a.k.a. that guy from Jane the Virgin) of organizing a smear campaign and, uh, much worse. Justin’s camp, of course, fired back faster than a celebrity unfollow spree, denying everything and hinting at countersuits that could rival the drama of Real Housewives reunion episodes.
The kicker? Some fingers pointed at Leslie, Blake’s ride-or-die PR guru, accusing her of being the mastermind behind negative stories about Justin. But Leslie wasn’t about to let her reputation take a hit without serving her own statement—complete with receipts.
“I’m Not the Gossip Fairy!” Leslie Declares
Speaking to People (because where else do celebrity truths come out?), Leslie shut down the gossip faster than you can say “Page Six.” She spilled the real tea, claiming the rumors actually came from—drumroll, please—a relative of someone on Justin’s team. Plot twist!
“I got an anonymous tip forwarded by Sara Nathan (sister of Melissa Nathan, for those keeping score at home) about HR complaints on set,” Leslie explained. FYI, Melissa is Justin’s crisis manager, which feels like the chef’s kiss of irony. Leslie went on to clarify that she simply referred press inquiries to Wayfarer (Justin’s company) or Sony, because who doesn’t love passing the buck?
The Finger-Pointing Olympics Continue
Leslie was crystal clear: “It’s obvious Mr. Baldoni and his Wayfarer crew are trying to make it look like I’m the one stirring the pot, but honey, this kettle ain’t boiling.” In simpler terms, she’s basically saying, “Don’t come for me unless I send for you.”
So, what’s next? Probably more lawsuits, public statements, and maybe even a tell-all interview if we’re lucky. One thing’s for sure: this Hollywood feud is messier than a toddler with a bowl of spaghetti, and we are here for every spicy twist.
Stay tuned, because this drama isn’t ending with us—it’s just getting started.
