Colleen Hoover has quietly made her return to Instagram after a brief hiatus, but fans quickly noticed something was different—Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were nowhere to be found on her page.
The It Ends With Us author deactivated her account last month, stepping away from the platform as the ongoing legal battle between Blake and Justin escalated. The 37-year-old actress and 41-year-old actor/director are entangled in dueling lawsuits, with Blake accusing Justin of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Justin, in turn, has hit back with a staggering $400 million defamation lawsuit.
Colleen initially voiced her support for Blake but has since kept her distance from the drama. Now, with her return to Instagram, she appears to have taken an even stronger step back, wiping all references to both stars from her account. Notably, most mentions of the It Ends With Us film, which debuted in August 2024, have also been removed.
The author has yet to address her disappearance or reappearance on social media. Her last grid post dates back to December 2024, and she hasn’t shared any new updates since. However, Justin’s lawsuit reportedly includes alleged email exchanges with Colleen, indicating she remains entangled in the legal proceedings despite her public silence.
For now, it seems Colleen is opting to keep her distance—at least online.
