It Ends With Us is back in the news in a very unfortunate way. The film was controversial from the start, with arguments over its source material’s depiction of domestic violence (it’s based on Colleen Hoover’s novel) and whether or not star Blake Lively fit the lead role of Lily Bloom.

Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us wardrobe made headlines when the first photos of her character, Lily Bloom, surfaced online in 2023. More than one year later, the actress’ outfits from the film are raising eyebrows once again — this time in the context of Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

Colleen Hoover -- the bestselling romance author of It Ends With Us -- spoke out after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over his alleged behavior during and post-production of the book's film adaptation.

The rift between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni popped up when It Ends With Us cast was cruising along on their official press tour. It all started with Baldoni’s mysterious absence from key events, like Book Bonanza and a surprise screening in June, where the rest of the cast including Lively and Hoover were all smiles.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation legal complaint against Justin Baldoni mentions several fellow celebs, including Hailey Bieber, Leighton Meester and Taylor Swift.

Kaitlin Olson's husband Rob McElhenney and Blake Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds are in business together after buying Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC in 2020

Rumors of a rift between Baldoni and the cast of It Ends with Us began in August after the movie’s release From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.

This article contains mentions of sexual abuse. Kaitlin Olson is with Blake Lively in her legal battle against It Ends With Us, co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia actress shared her view on the matter by reposting an Instagram reel from The New York Times on her Story.