Colleen Hoover Removes Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni from Instagram Amid Legal Battle

Colleen Hoover has distanced herself from the legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni by removing all references to both actors from her Instagram page upon her account's return on February 12. This move follows Hoover's temporary deactivation of her account amid the escalating lawsuit between Lively and Baldoni, which includes allegations of sexual harassment and a $400 million defamation counterclaim from Baldoni. Hoover had previously supported Lively publicly, describing her as 'honest' and 'kind,' but has now opted to eliminate any visual ties to the controversy. The ongoing legal disputes have been marked by intense media scrutiny, resulting in a judge's warning to both sides to refrain from public statements that could influence the jury pool. Hoover appears to be shifting her focus to upcoming projects, including a film adaptation of her novel 'Verity.' The complex situation reflects the broader implications of public personas and legal battles in the entertainment industry.