Colleen Hoover, the bestselling author of It Ends With Us, recently made a surprising move by deactivating her Instagram account amid the ongoing legal drama surrounding Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds. Fans attempting to visit Hoover’s page now encounter the message, “Sorry, this page isn’t available,” instead of the usual photos and posts.
The timing of Hoover’s social media hiatus is intriguing, as it follows Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Reynolds, and their publicist, Leslie Sloane. This legal battle stems from sexual harassment allegations made by Lively against Baldoni and his alleged involvement in a smear campaign against her.
Hoover’s decision to step back from Instagram comes just weeks after she publicly showed her support for Lively on the platform. In December 2024, following the emergence of the accusations against Baldoni, Hoover shared a heartfelt post praising Lively for being “honest, kind, supportive, and patient” and thanking her for being “exactly the human that you are.”
Lively’s former Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars, including America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, have also voiced their support for her during this tumultuous time. The situation continues to unfold, and Hoover’s actions seem to be adding another layer of intrigue to this high-profile legal battle.