Why Did Colleen Hoover Remove Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni from Her Instagram? Here's What We Know

Colleen Hoover recently surprised fans by deleting all traces of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni from her Instagram. The move has sparked speculation, especially amid the ongoing legal battle between the two stars of It Ends With Us.

Since December last year, tensions have been rising between Lively and Baldoni. Caught in the middle, Hoover seemingly took a step back by erasing any past associations with them. After deactivating her Instagram in January, she returned weeks later and removed multiple posts featuring the actors. This unexpected move left fans questioning whether Hoover was taking sides or simply protecting her professional interests.

A source recently told DailyMail.com that Hoover’s decision was purely strategic.

She doesn’t want this controversy to impact her future film deals. The drama surrounding It Ends With Us has already made things difficult, and she is doing her best to stay neutral.

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Reports also suggest that Anne Hathaway, who is set to star in Hoover’s next adaptation, Verity, has second thoughts about being part of the project due to the ongoing chaos. The source added, “Anne was hesitant after seeing what happened with It Ends With Us. Colleen knows this could be devastating for her career, which is why she is not taking any sides.”

Initially, Hoover had shown support for Lively when the actress filed a lawsuit against Baldoni. “Colleen and Blake became friends during It Ends With Us, and she was quick to back her. But at the same time, she has also been close to Justin for years,” the insider said. Another source confirmed that if not for Hoover’s friendship with Baldoni, the film adaptation of It Ends With Us would not have happened. Despite her long-standing connection with Baldoni, the author has now distanced herself from both parties, choosing to remain silent.

Meanwhile, Baldoni has accused Lively of deliberately sidelining him from post-production and controlling the film’s promotional activities. He claims she manipulated the situation to make him appear guilty, leading to his social isolation.

As the legal dispute continues, both sides are expected to present more evidence, while Hoover stays away from the controversy, focusing on protecting her career.