Colleen Hoover Broke Her Silence After Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

Larry Fitzmaurice
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This story contains discussion of sexual harassment.

Yesterday, news broke out that Blake Lively had sued It Ends with Us costar and director Justin Baldoni for alleged sexual harassment.

Two people on a rooftop at night, facing each other closely, with a city skyline in the background
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The suit — as well as a New York Times story reporting on the alleged details behind it — describes a litany of allegations against Justin and It Ends with Us producer Jamey Heath, including a claim that Justin hired a crisis PR firm to wage a "social manipulation" campaign to "destroy" her reputation. You can read a very detailed rundown of the allegations right here.

Justin Baldoni wearing headphones operates a camera on a set filled with plants and wall decorations
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You probably know that It Ends with Us is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by author Colleen Hoover.

Colleen Hoover and Justin Baldoni smiling and posing together outside, one wearing a white shirt seated, the other in a cap and casual attire with headphones around their necks
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In the NYT story, it's reported that Colleen had her own "dissatisfactions" with Justin "and had become more upset" after he told her about Blake's allegations against him, which led to her deciding not to do press alongside Justin for the film.

Colleen Hoover and Blake Lively pose at a book event in front of a balloon display, one holding a book. The woman on the right wears a floral embellished outfit
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Colleen did make press appearances with the rest of the cast, though. Here she is with Blake, Brandon Sklenar, and Isabela Ferrer.

Colleen Hoover, Brandon Sklenar, Isabela Ferrer, and Blake Lively pose in decorated floral jeans and casual tops at a Lily Bloom's event, standing in front of a floral display
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Yesterday, Colleen took to her IG story after news of Blake's suit broke out to issue a statement of support for the actor.

Colleen Hoover and Blake Lively hug each other in a theater. The screen displays a message praising someone for their honesty and support
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"You have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met," she wrote. "Thank you for being exactly the human that you are."

Blake Lively in a giraffe print outfit at a fashion event, smiling with hands in pockets, surrounded by attendees taking photos
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"Never change. Never wilt."

Colleen Hoover and Blake Lively stand on stage holding microphones. One wears a floral gown with feathers, the other a sparkling multicolored dress
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Head here to read more about Blake's lawsuit.

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