An email was also included, allegedly sent from Colleen Hoover ahead of the movie’s 2024 premiere, where she apparently wrote: “Am I going to be comfortable if Justin is there? No, things are beyond uncomfortable at this point.”
On July 11, 2024, Blake apparently texted Colleen Hoover: “It’s fine. I’m glad you did because despite his repeated disturbing behavior and acts, I still feel bad for him. To be reminded multiple times DAILY that he’s smearing me for … asking him not to sexually or emotionally harass me? For making his movie better? For calling in all the favors to turn out all the biggest musicians and entertainers to contribute to making his movie better? To leading a marketing campaign for free? I literally don’t know a single thing I’ve done that he can smear me about. Ryan says he should be writing me apology and thank you letters every day. And instead he chooses to make a monster outta me … but what’s my crime. I’ve only ever stayed focused on the work and given him EVERY opportunity to make it better. And he just keeps behaving like a rabid pig.”
Hoover allegedly responded, “Exactly. I think as women and mothers we’re taught to give grace until there’s nothing left of us, but in times like these sometimes it’s good to be reminded that grace is wonderful until it compromises your integrity. I sometimes start to feel bad too but I can guarantee you he hasn’t felt an ounce of guilt. He’s too busy playing victim while you work your ass off to make a better movie that he gets credit for.”