An email sent by Ryan Reynolds to Colleen Hoover, author of the film It Ends with Us, has recently surfaced online, igniting controversy. The message, written the day after the movie’s premiere, drew attention for the actor’s enthusiastic yet awkward praise of Hoover and his wife Blake Lively’s work on the film. This email has become a focal point amid the ongoing legal disputes involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Content of the Email and Public Reaction
In the email, Reynolds commends the team’s efforts, writing,
“Holy f****** f***. You guys really pulled it off. Like..Collen… this thing is on fire everywhere. And audiences have wrapped both arms around the film.”
He also applauds Hoover and Lively, stating,
“You and B made something gorgeous out of ingredients you didn’t ask for. Which is what makes you both (and this whole postproduction team) so clutch.”
This strong language praising the project sparked criticism from social media users.
Social Media Criticism and Speculations
Following the leak, many netizens expressed skepticism about Reynolds’s close involvement in the film and questioned the nature of his relationship with both Hoover and Lively. Some users suggested the email indicates an unhealthy fixation on director Justin Baldoni, who is at the center of a legal conflict with Lively. As one internet user commented,
“The way they speak is so manipulative. And every correspondence, they can’t stop talking about Justin. They are obsessed,”
reflecting the growing distrust and frustration surrounding the matter.
Context of the Ongoing Legal Battle
The controversy ties back to a complaint Blake Lively filed last January against co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign against her. The leaked email and other documents released in this ongoing legal battle have heightened public interest and intensified the scrutiny around all parties involved.
Implications for Those Involved and Next Steps
This newly revealed email adds a layer of tension to an already strained situation, highlighting the personal entanglements and professional challenges behind the scenes of the film. As legal proceedings continue, the public and industry observers await further developments that could clarify the dynamics between Reynolds, Lively, Baldoni, and Hoover, and how these relationships may influence the film’s reception and reputations of those involved.
