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Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni controversy: It Ends With Us writer Colleen Hoover breaks silence

Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, has responded to Blake Lively's explosive allegations against Justin Baldoni. Lively accused Baldoni, her co-star and director in the movie adaptation of Hoover's novel, of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment that hindered her ability to perform, according to the New York Times.

December 24, 2024 / 08:31 IST
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Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, has responded to Blake Lively's explosive allegations against Justin Baldoni. Lively accused Baldoni, her co-star and director in the movie adaptation of Hoover's novel, of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment that hindered her ability to perform, according to the New York Times.Hoover took to Instagram Stories to share her thoughts on the matter. She posted a picture from the film’s premiere and wrote, "Blake Lively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive, and patient since the day we met." She further added, "Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt." Hoover also included a link to the New York Times article, urging her followers to read Lively's full account.

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and claiming that he attempted to launch a smear campaign against her, causing emotional distress to her and her family. Baldoni’s representatives have vehemently denied the accusations, describing them as "categorically false."

According to documents obtained by TMZ, Lively’s grievances were addressed in a meeting during the film's production. The meeting reportedly included her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. The lawsuit outlines specific demands from Lively, such as prohibitions against showing nude images or videos of women to her, discussing Baldoni’s alleged past pornography addiction, making remarks about sexual exploits, referencing cast and crew members’ genitalia, commenting on Lively’s weight, or mentioning her deceased father.

These allegations surfaced months after reports indicated a feud between Lively and Baldoni during the film's promotions. They did not pose for photos together on the red carpet and were not seen sharing space at the premiere, adding fuel to the speculation of underlying tensions.

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A public endorsement from Hoover, a well-respected figure in the literary world, could play a significant role in how the public perceives the unfolding drama.

As the story continues to develop, all eyes will be on the responses from both parties and the legal proceedings that will follow.

Entertainment desk -
first published: Dec 24, 2024 08:31 am

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