'It Ends With Us' Author Colleen Hoover Reacts to Backlash Over Blake Lively's Costumes

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Colleen Hoover is addressing the controversy surrounding Blake Lively‘s It Ends With Us costumes.

Last month, the 35-year-old actress began filming the movie adaption of the 43-year-old author’s novel of the same name. After seeing photos of Blake on set, many fans of the book criticized her costumes. Keep reading to find out more… “How do you make Blake Lively, known Hot Person, look FRUMPY,” one person tweeted. “Like I know NOTHING about It Ends With Us but I saw these pics and thought her character was a quirky single mom who’s not supposed to be cute.

LIKE WHAT IS THAT OUTFIT AND PARTY CITY WIG.” Another tweeted, “the costume designer on it ends with us is actually so talented because how do you make blake lively look bad.” During her annual Book Bonanza Festival on Friday (June 23), Colleen admitted that she “loves” that the costumes have caused a conversation because it shows that people “care” about the project. “I don’t remember describing outfits at all.

I don’t care what they have on,” Colleen shared with TODAY‘s Jenna Bush Hager. “In my head, it’s about the conversation they’re having and the story.