‘It Ends With Us’ Writer Colleen Hoover Quietly Quits Instagram Amid Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Drama

Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has quietly retired from Instagram amid an escalating legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stars of the film adaptation of her novel It Ends With Us. In December, Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against her co-star, prompting Baldoni to file a countersuit against Cat the Star and the New York Times.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni starred together in the movie “It all ends with us”.

Colleen Hoover is shutting down Instagram

In her lawsuit, Lively, who played Lily Bloom in the 2016 film adaptation of Hoover’s novel, alleged that Baldoni created a “hostile” work environment on set, entered her van while she was breastfeeding her newborn, and inserted intimate scenes into the script without her. consent, and accused Baldoni of launching a smear campaign against her that led to a whirlwind of legal battles.

On the other hand, Hoover, like many Hollywood celebrities, previously expressed her support for Lively on Instagram, but remained silent as the situation escalated.

The day after Lively filed the complaint, which was followed by the New York Times article “We Can Bury Anyone: Inside a Hollywood Spread Machine,” Hoover expressed his support for the actress. “@blakelively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met,” the author wrote alongside a photo of her and Lively hugging. “Thank you for being the kind of person you are. Never change. Never wither.”

However, it was recently reported online that her Instagram account is currently inactive. It ends with usColin Hoover’s 2016 novel tells the story of Lily Bloom, whose relationship with her boyfriend Ryle Kincaid turns tragically violent. This novel was adapted into a film, directed by Justin Baldoniwhich was released in August 2024.

Lively & Reynolds are asking the court to silence Baldoni’s lawyer

According to TMZ, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are asking the court to stop Justin Baldoni’s attorney from making public statements about the case.

They believe that the lawyer is making false statements and damaging their reputation. Baldoni’s lawyer released footage from the set to prove Baldoni’s innocence. Lively’s team says the footage is misleading and makes her uncomfortable. Baldoni’s team says the gag order is unfair because they say the actor has already been vilified by the media and just wants to release evidence to prove his innocence.