Colleen Hoover Backs Blake Lively Amidst Defamation Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

The Irish News (US)

Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has come out in support of actress Blake Lively, who is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and the production studio behind the film adaptation of Hoover's novel, It Ends With Us. The lawsuit alleges a 'multi-tiered plan' to tarnish Lively's reputation, sparking a heated debate about celebrity reputation management and online harassment. With the rise of social media, celebrity defamation cases are on the rise, highlighting the importance of online reputation management and crisis communication. Hoover's support for Lively has sent a strong message about the need for solidarity in the face of online bullying and harassment.