Colleen Hoover Makes Social Media Move Amid ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama

Colleen Hoover, bestselling author of “It Ends With Us,” has mysteriously deactivated her Instagram account, leaving fans puzzled and sparking speculation.

The timing of Hoover’s social media exit aligns with a highly publicized legal battle involving the stars of the film adaptation of her novel, Blake Livelyand Justin Baldoni. 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.

After the initial lawsuit was filed, Colleen Hoover spoke out, sharing support for Blake Lively.

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 influenced her choice. Known for her active engagement with fans, Hoover’s sudden absence from social media adds an air of mystery to an already intense situation.

The unedited clip offers an alternative perspective on the now-controversial filming interaction. The raw footage, which captures multiple takes of a dance scene, includes both audio and visuals that depict a friendly, professional dynamic between Baldoni and Lively.

Around the seven-minute mark of the footage, the pair exchange lighthearted banter. Baldoni asks, “Am I getting beard on you?” Lively responds with a joke, “I’m probably getting spray tan on you.” Baldoni laughs and adds, “It smells good,” prompting more laughter. Lively clarifies that the scent is from her body makeup, maintaining a playful tone.

The video shows Baldoni nuzzling Lively’s neck as part of the scripted scene, but the conversation revolves around professional elements like lighting, choreography, and casual, non-contentious comments about their spouses.

The newly surfaced footage challenges claims made in Lively’s lawsuit, which accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment and misconduct, including improvised physical interactions and inserting gratuitous sexual content into the film without prior consent.

“Justin Baldoni and his lawyer may hope that this latest stunt will get ahead of the damaging evidence against him, but the video itself is damning. Every frame of the released footage corroborates, to the letter, what Ms. Lively described in Paragraph 48 of her Complaint,” her lawyers said in a statement provided to TMZ.

“The video shows Mr. Baldoni repeatedly leaning in toward Ms. Lively, attempting to kiss her, kissing her forehead, rubbing his face and mouth against her neck, flicking her lip with his thumb, caressing her, telling her how good she smells, and talking with her out of character,” the lawyers continued

Baldoni has filed lawsuits against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Soane, accusing them of defamation, civil extortion, and false light invasion of privacy, among other charges. This follows a previous $250 million lawsuit Baldoni filed against The New York Times, which reported on Lively’s legal filing alleging harassment and misconduct on his part.

Lively’s claims against Baldoni are serious and extensive, accusing her co-star of repeated instances of sexual harassment during the filming of “It Ends With Us.” Her lawsuit alleges inappropriate comments, unnecessary nudity demands, and physical misconduct, including an incident where Baldoni allegedly bit and sucked on her lower lip during an improvised scene.

The lawsuit details that Baldoni insisted on reshooting scenes repeatedly, beyond what would typically be required on set, and without Lively’s prior consent. Additional accusations include Baldoni allegedly inserting gratuitous sexual content and nudity into the film, including for an underage character, without notifying the cast or crew in advance.

The unfolding allegations have brought renewed scrutiny to boundaries and professionalism on film sets, sparking widespread discussion in the entertainment industry. Both Lively and Baldoni are expected to present further evidence as the case continues to develop.