Why Colleen Hoover Now Sees 'It Ends With Us' Differently After Blake Lively Lawsuit
Author Colleen Hoover says she now sees It Ends With Us from a different perspective following the legal conflict involving its stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The bestselling novel was adapted into a 2024 film featuring Lively and Baldoni. Hoover recently spoke about the situation while appearing on the podcast Open Book, hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, where she was promoting another film project, Reminders of Him. Colleen Hoover discusses viewing It Ends With Us differently following the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni as their trial approaches. Courtesy Everett Collection During the discussion, Hager asked Hoover whether it had been difficult to see a story centered on sensitive themes become linked to a legal dispute. The author acknowledged that the situation has been challenging but explained that over time she has found it easier to separate the film’s success from the surrounding drama. Hoover noted that the movie’s opening week...