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Jameela Jamil's Controversial Texts Spark Backlash Amid Lawsuit

1/26/2026

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Jameela Jamil faced backlash after August 2024 texts in which she called Blake Lively a "suicide bomber" were disclosed in court proceedings.
The texts were revealed in the context of Blake Lively's lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni.
Jamil asserts her name was unredacted to create trouble for her.
She states the comments were made before Blake Lively's lawsuit was filed in December 2024.
A trial is set for May 18.

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Story summary

Jameela Jamil faced backlash after August 2024 texts in which she called Blake Lively a "suicide bomber" were disclosed in court proceedings.
The texts were revealed in the context of Blake Lively's lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni.
Jamil asserts her name was unredacted to create trouble for her.
She states the comments were made before Blake Lively's lawsuit was filed in December 2024.
A trial is set for May 18.