Colleen Hoover Withdraws from ‘Regretting You’ Premiere
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Colleen Hoover, the renowned author, has recently announced her departure from professional commitments due to an undisclosed health setback. The 45-year-old author shared the news through an Instagram post on October 17, revealing that she is unable to attend various work events, including the premiere for ‘Regretting You,’ a movie adaptation of her 2019 novel, and a book signing for actor Lukas Gage’s latest memoir, ‘I Wrote This for Attention.’
Expressing her disappointment, Hoover explained in her post that she is required to undergo surgery and, as a result, will be unable to travel for a while. Despite this, she encouraged her followers to support Gage and the upcoming movie release by tagging her in their posts. Moreover, Hoover announced that Anna Todd, the author of the After series, would take over as the moderator for Gage’s event.
The news comes amidst Hoover’s involvement in a legal dispute involving stars from the film adaptation of her book ‘It Ends with Us.’ Exclusive sources revealed that Hoover was among those deposed in the ongoing battle between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. The conflict arose in December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and misconduct during the film’s production, which Baldoni vehemently denied.
In a show of solidarity with Lively, Hoover had previously shown her support for the actress through a social media post. However, the legal drama between the actors escalated, with Baldoni filing a lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, on charges of extortion and defamation. The claims were eventually dismissed by a judge in June, leading to further tension in the ongoing dispute.
Following these events, Hoover decided to step back from her professional obligations, including the highly anticipated premiere of ‘Regretting You.’ Despite her absence, she expressed her gratitude towards the cast and crew involved in bringing the movie to life and encouraged her fans to share their experiences with her online.
As the situation unfolds, the literary world awaits further updates on Hoover’s health and the resolution of the legal battle surrounding the film adaptation of ‘It Ends with Us.’ Fans and supporters of the author continue to show their unwavering support during this challenging time, eagerly anticipating her return to the literary scene.