Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni ’embarrassed’ ‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover with legal ‘circus’

She’s done with this “circus.”

“It Ends With Us” author Colleen Hoover had a scathing response when asked by Elle about the legal drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.

Pointing out that she was “completely unaware that anything was happening” as she was rarely on set, she told the outlet that the situation is “unfortunate” and “disappointing.”

“It feels like a circus,” she added during the interview, which ironically took place weeks before she was set to give a deposition.

Hoover pointed out that the situation has “truly impacted some of the actors’ careers in huge ways,” adding, “And I just find it all around sad.”

The author, who also served as an executive producer of the movie adaptation, further noted, “I’m just trying to stay removed from the negativity. I have my own story I could tell … but I don’t want to bring attention to it, and I don’t want to have to put someone else down to lift myself up.

“So I’d rather just ignore it and let people think and say what they’re going to say,” she said. “I feel like it’s so big at this point that there’s nothing anyone can say to change whatever opinion people have of it, even though no one has the actual truth. Not even me.”

The New York Times bestselling author, 45, said she instead feels bad for her mom, Vannoy Fite, who is a survivor of domestic violence and inspired the story behind “It Ends With Us.”

“Now it gives us PTSD to think about it,” Hoover confessed. “I feel awful because I almost feel like she’s gone through more with the aftermath of this film, more pain than she went through with my dad, just seeing the ugliness of it.”

Hoover explained that she can’t “even recommend [the book] anymore” because the lawsuit has “overshadowed it.”

“I’m almost embarrassed to say I wrote it. When people ask what I do, I’m just like, ‘I’m a writer. Please don’t ask me what I wrote.’”

However, she hopes her feelings will change with time — though “it is sad, because [she] was very proud of that book.”

“And I’m still proud of it, but less publicly so. Maybe I need therapy, I don’t know,” she concluded.

Hoover made similar comments when texting Baldoni, according to documents obtained by People on Nov. 13.

“I know things took an awful turn, and I felt forced to choose when I did not want to,” the “Verity” author allegedly wrote in a 2024 text message to Baldoni, which was included in a declaration filed by Wayfarer co-defendants on Nov. 10.

“But the back and forth articles from both camps is just so upsetting and ridiculous,” the alleged text continued in part as she said that “it’s making everyone working on this movie look immature.”

“Everyone is out there trying to save themselves and now this has turned into a huge mess.”

“And I know you guys think I’ve made decisions for certain reasons but I have felt the rift from long before I ever was in contact with Blake,” the alleged text continued.

Hoover’s alleged text went on to chide Baldoni for his “actions,” saying, “I have been disappointed personally by your actions many times.

“I appreciate that you haven’t directly said anything negative, that’s how it should be. But you are grown men with a platform. You know how to use it to protect your image. Please don’t continue to use it to harm me or mine. That’s all I’m asking.”

The text was allegedly sent from Hoover to Baldoni to share with his PR team in August 2024.

In December 2024, the “Gossip Girl” alum sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, seeking $160 million for emotional distress and other damages.

Baldoni — who has denied wrongdoing — filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, in January. It was dismissed by the judge in June.

After initially showing her support for Lively, Hoover deactivated her Instagram amid the ongoing drama.

Hoover returned to the platform in February — with photos of Lively and Baldoni removed.

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