Colleen Hoover, the acclaimed author behind 'It Ends With Us,' has deactivated her Instagram account amidst escalating accusations and lawsuits involving her novel's film adaptation stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
- Jan 23, 2025
AceShowbiz - Colleen Hoover, bestselling author of "It Ends With Us," has shut down her Instagram account. Visitors to Hoover's Instagram are now greeted with a "Sorry, this page isn't available" message, rather than her usual updates and content.
Hoover's decision to deactivate her Instagram remains unexplained, but the timing raises questions about whether the ongoing legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni influenced her choice. Hoover's sudden absence from social media adds an air of mystery to an already intense situation.
The tension between the two actors has reached a boiling point, with Baldoni reportedly preparing to launch a website to present detailed evidence in support of his claims against Lively.
Among the evidences that have emerged online included text messages between Lively and Baldoni, email exchange between Baldoni and Hoover, and unedited behind-the-scenes footage that captured the making of a romantic scene in the movie.
After the initial complaint filed by Lively, Hoover spoke out, declaring support for Blake Lively, saying, "@blakelively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive, and patient since the day we met. Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt."
In December, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. The explosive allegations included claims of unsolicited physical contact and inappropriate comments during the filming of "It Ends With Us."
Baldoni responded with $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times for publishing Lively's "cherry-picked" story. Lively followed it with a formal lawsuit against the "Jane the Virgin" alum and Baldoni clapped back with a $400 million countersuit.
Lively's legal team recently reacted to the newly-released behind-the-scenes video, maintaining that it is damning and supports her allegations of improvised physical interactions without consent. They claimed none of the intimacy shown in the video from the film - which Baldoni directed and starred in alongside Lively - was choreographed.
The ongoing legal saga continues to unfold, with both Lively and Baldoni expected to present further evidence. Meanwhile, Hoover's unexpected social media silence adds another layer of intrigue to this complex and highly publicized dispute.
