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Colleen Hoover Speaks Out, Supports Blake Lively After Actress Sues Justin Baldoni

Author Colleen Hoover spoke out in support of Blake Lively soon after Lively filed a complaint against 'It Ends with Us' director and star Justin Baldoni. The actress has sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, alleging that he launched a smear campaign against her after she accused him of misconduct.

In an Instagram Stories post on Saturday, Dec. 21 — the same day that Lively's complaint against her costar Baldoni, 40, came to light — Hoover, 45, shared her support for the actress and linked to the The New York Times' reporting on the situation. Earlier this month, the actress shared a post on Instagram celebrating the author's birthday, including photos of the pair enjoying a snack together as a song from Wicked played in the background. Hoover was also complimentary of Lively's work on the movie as both a star and producer, telling PEOPLE in August that she gave a " captivating, stunning and emotional" performance in the film.

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