Colleen Hoover’s best -selling novel “It Ends With Us” came to life in 2024 when Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively played in the film adjustment of the book.
However, the legal war that followed between Baldoni and Lively after the release of the film was something that Hoover could not expect, and in the midst of the back and forth between the two stars, the writer deactivated her Instagram account, according to Mensmagazine.
On her return to the platform, the author reportedly removed photos from her profile, including the stars of the film, despite earlier support for Lively a day after the “Gossip Girl” star A complaint filed against Baldoni, 41, reported the outlet.
Since resuming her social presence, fans have come to the Hoover page with requirements for not only an apology to Baldoni, but also threats to boycott her future projects, including a film in the making with Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett.
“It ends with us”, author Colleen Hoover received a return on her return to social media in the midst of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle. (Getty Images)
It is unclear how the upcoming works of Hoover, including the film adjustment of her “Verity” novel, will be observed by fans. Ryan McCormickReputation Management Expert and Managing Partner at Goldman McCormick PR, Fox News Digital told you that only time will tell how Hoover’s Fanbase will respond.
“I don’t foresee that the career of Hoover is somehow not affected by Lively and Baldoni’s war“Said McCormick.” She is an accomplished author with a large readership. The question asked to her followers is: “Are you going to dump Colleen, whose books have entertained you enormously, about a situation that is completely out of her control?” Some are allowed, but I don’t think the majority will do that. ”
McCormick noted that the best gamble from Hoover is to stay “completely out of this heated affair”.
Blake Lively appeared with Colleen Hoover during a “It Ends with Us” screening. (Eric Charbonneau/Getty images)
“Don’t mention lively or Baldoni for the near future,” he said.
In addition to ‘Verity’, the author has ‘regret you’ for a release of 2025, starring Allison Williams, McKenna Grace and Dave Franco. McCormick had doubts as to whether stars would be afraid to work with Hoover despite the lively Baldoni drama.
“I do not foresee that the career of Hoover is somehow not influenced by the war of Lively and Baldoni. She is an accomplished author with a large readership.”
“If the public kick -off were considerably increase to Hoover, I see the hesitation of some celebrities,” said McCormick. “However, she had nothing to do with this titanic collision.”
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Baldoni took care of the rights to Hoover’s “It ends with us” Through his Wayfarer Studios Production Banner in 2019, and registered not only to direct the film, but also in the film in the lead role of Ryle Kincaid.
Justin Baldoni not only played in the film adjustment of the novel, but also directed the film. (Getty Images)
Lively filed a complaint against Baldoni in December after rumors about a stuffed feud about “it ends with us”. (Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC images)
After the rumors of the tension between the few peaks after the summer press tour in 2024, Lively submitted a formal complaint in December 2024. A day later, Hoover publicly supported Blake on her Instagram stories.
“@Blakelief, you are nothing but honest, friendly, supportive and patient since the day we have met. Thank you for exactly being the person you are. Never change. Never welcome,” Hoover wrote next to a photo that hugs lively From a screening of the film, according to people.
Hoover quietly stepped away from social media after the formal complaint from Lively and the subsequent federal lawsuit that claimed that sexual harassment, which was soon succeeded by Baldoni $ 400 million slander suit.
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When her profile became public again and a sequel: “It starts with us”, was in the making, users started to wonder why Hoover Baldoni had not supported.
Colleen Hoover was named one of the 100 most influential people of Time in 2023. (Jennifer Mitchell for Fox News Digital)
“You do not deserve the privilege of the work and the platform you have – you have greatly abused your position to contribute to a shameful and bullying treatment of JB. Your silence is deafening. The fact that you are not yet at JB Apologized, is amazing, “a fan wrote. “Top tip! Say. Give your mistakes. People will respect you more if you do.”
Another user added: “Do you feel a bit stressed by all the negative attention lately? Imagine that you are wrongly accused of sexual harassment, after you were blackmailed and dropped to give something to you for years with All your heart worked on.
“Otherwise I won’t see any other movies !!!” One follower stated, while the other wrote: “All Colleen Hoover Boycotting until she publicly apologizes at JB.”
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Adrienne Uthe, founder and strategic adviser for Chronus communicationFox News Digital told you that Hoover must be strategic with her next movements now that she is in public interest again.
Blake Lively played as Lily Bloom in “It Ends with Us”. (Gotham)
“She initially supported Blake Lively, but has withdrawn since then,” said Uthe. “If she does not maintain a neutral attitude, this can affect his best look.”
“If she does not maintain a neutral attitude, this may affect future projects. Complete apologies is not necessary, but a public statement that clarifies her neutrality can help.”
When it comes to Hoover’s career, you are not too worried about what she thought was a ‘personal misstep’.
“This looks more like a personal misstep than a long -term career problem,” said Uthe. “She was probably stored in the Hollywood allure of Blake and Ryan, but at the end of the day she wants to make good films.”
