Colleen Hoover has removed herself from social media amid the ongoing legal drama surrounding the movie It Ends With Us. Hoover, who wrote the 2016 novel the film is based on, has stayed silent as Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal issues unfold. Lively, who portrayed Lily Bloom in the film, filed a sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni in December, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during production. Lively claimed that after meeting with Baldoni and the production team with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, boundaries were set, but Baldoni allegedly hired a crisis team to smear her during the film's release. Hoover posted a supportive message to Lively on Instagram, praising her for being “honest, kind, supportive, and patient.” The legal battles and drama continue to overshadow the film's success, which premiered in August 2024.