Recently, many books have been adapted into movies, and It Ends With Us is one of them. However, the drama surrounding the film’s stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (who also directed it), has drawn more attention than the movie itself. The film is available to stream on Netflix, and has become well-known for the lengthy legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni. Now, the book’s author, Colleen Hoover, has publicly addressed the situation.
As a huge Colleen Hoover fan, I’ve been following the drama around the It Ends With Us movie adaptation closely. It all started when Blake Lively sued Wayfarer Studios, and then Justin Baldoni countersued, claiming defamation. It’s been non-stop headlines ever since! Colleen recently opened up about everything in an interview with Elle, and she finally talked about how the controversy has become completely tied to the movie. She shared what’s been going on from her perspective, and honestly, it’s been tough to watch it all unfold.
It’s been a really chaotic and upsetting situation, especially because it involves people’s lives and feelings. It’s significantly affected some of the actors involved, and honestly, it’s just sad to watch. I’m trying to distance myself from all the drama. I have my own experiences with this, but I don’t want to add to the negativity or bring anyone else down to make myself feel better.
As a big Colleen Hoover fan, I’ve been following this whole It Ends With Us situation, and it sounds like she’s really upset about the legal battle. From what I gather, she’s worried about the potential damage to both Lively and Baldoni’s careers and wants no part of the drama. Apparently, texts have surfaced where she directly asks Justin Baldoni to keep her out of it, which makes sense – she probably just wants everyone to focus on the story itself, not this messy legal fight.
The intense plot of It Ends With Us is overshadowing its important message about domestic violence. The book, and now the movie, are deeply personal for author Colleen Hoover, being inspired by her own mother’s experiences, which adds a layer of emotional weight and has even sparked discussion around legal issues. As Hoover herself explained:
This book is based on a difficult true story, and thinking about it is really upsetting. It’s heartbreaking to realize the person it’s about may be suffering even more now, dealing with the fallout from the film, than she did during the original events with her father. It’s gotten to the point where I can’t even suggest people watch it, because the legal issues surrounding it have taken over everything.
It’s hard to fathom the range of feelings this situation has stirred up for Hoover and her family. She believes the public attention on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken focus away from the core story, and she feels this added scrutiny has been even more upsetting for her mother than the difficulties she faced in her past relationship.
Although Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed, lawyers for both sides are still actively working on the case. This means Colleen Hoover’s novel, It Ends With Us, will probably continue to be linked to the ongoing controversy. Hoover has indicated that the issues surrounding the movie adaptation are even influencing how she views the book itself.
It’s a little difficult for me to admit I wrote that particular book. When someone asks about my work, I usually just say I’m a writer and try to avoid specifics. With time, it’s become easier to distance myself from it, though it’s a bit sad because I used to be very proud of it – and still am, just not as openly. I might even need to talk to someone about it, honestly.
It’s disappointing when something that should be a win turns difficult. While having a popular book adapted into a movie seems ideal, Colleen Hoover faced unexpected problems with the It Ends With Us film. The upcoming court case involving Baldoni and Lively in March will likely generate even more publicity, and potentially more issues.
You can now watch It Ends With Us on Netflix. Blake Lively has several films planned for release in 2026 and beyond, but as of today, Justin Baldoni doesn’t have any future projects listed on his IMDb page.
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2025-11-20 22:39