Overview

• Blake Lively celebrated Colleen Hoover's 45th birthday with a touching Instagram post, expressing gratitude for the author's influence on her life and career.
• Lively starred as Lily Bloom in the 2024 film adaptation of Hoover's bestselling novel 'It Ends With Us,' which is now streaming on Netflix.
• The actress praised Hoover's kindness, humor, and creative talent, calling her a transformative presence in the lives of many, including her own.
• The film, directed by and co-starring Justin Baldoni, faced rumors of behind-the-scenes tension between Lively and Baldoni, though neither addressed the speculation publicly.
• Hoover, who has multiple works being adapted for film, commended Lively's performance as Lily Bloom, describing it as deeply emotional and surpassing expectations.