Ryan Reynolds recently penned a glowing letter to author Colleen Hoover, congratulating her on the success of film adaptation 'It Ends With Us'. The over-the-top tribute has drawn criticism from fans, with many labeling it "bizarre" and "masterclass in psychological manipulation".
The leaked document reveals Reynolds' enthusiastic praise for the movie, Hoover's writing, and himself, as well as a healthy dose of sarcasm aimed at Justin Baldoni, the film's director. The letter includes Reynolds' claim that despite the controversy surrounding Baldoni, who Lively has alleged was sexually harassing her, "the narrative must first land on why a woman is the problem".
Reynolds also expressed admiration for Hoover's writing, calling it "a world people wanted to experience" and praising the film's impact on female-led films. He even joked about "strange people with muddled intentions trying to warm their hands on your light", a phrase that has been interpreted as a veiled attack on Baldoni.
The letter is often seen as a PR stunt, with Reynolds using his platform to praise Hoover and subtly diss Baldoni. While some may see it as an attempt to deflect attention from the controversy surrounding the film, others have praised Reynolds for standing up for Hoover and celebrating her success.
Reynolds' comments also sparked conversation about the role of feminism in the film industry. While some have hailed "It Ends With Us" as a groundbreaking adaptation, others have criticized Baldoni's behavior, which has been deemed unacceptable by many.
The letter serves as a reminder that even in the entertainment industry, where celebrities often have a platform for their opinions, there can be a fine line between praise and manipulation. While Reynolds' words are undoubtedly well-intentioned, it remains to be seen whether they will have the desired effect on the controversy surrounding "It Ends With Us".
The leaked document reveals Reynolds' enthusiastic praise for the movie, Hoover's writing, and himself, as well as a healthy dose of sarcasm aimed at Justin Baldoni, the film's director. The letter includes Reynolds' claim that despite the controversy surrounding Baldoni, who Lively has alleged was sexually harassing her, "the narrative must first land on why a woman is the problem".
Reynolds also expressed admiration for Hoover's writing, calling it "a world people wanted to experience" and praising the film's impact on female-led films. He even joked about "strange people with muddled intentions trying to warm their hands on your light", a phrase that has been interpreted as a veiled attack on Baldoni.
The letter is often seen as a PR stunt, with Reynolds using his platform to praise Hoover and subtly diss Baldoni. While some may see it as an attempt to deflect attention from the controversy surrounding the film, others have praised Reynolds for standing up for Hoover and celebrating her success.
Reynolds' comments also sparked conversation about the role of feminism in the film industry. While some have hailed "It Ends With Us" as a groundbreaking adaptation, others have criticized Baldoni's behavior, which has been deemed unacceptable by many.
The letter serves as a reminder that even in the entertainment industry, where celebrities often have a platform for their opinions, there can be a fine line between praise and manipulation. While Reynolds' words are undoubtedly well-intentioned, it remains to be seen whether they will have the desired effect on the controversy surrounding "It Ends With Us".
I'm not sure if Ryan's letter was genuine or just a publicity stunt... Either way, I think Colleen Hoover deserves praise for her writing, and Justin Baldoni should've been held accountable for his actions. The film's success doesn't erase the controversy, and we need more than just a fancy letter to make things right 
! I'm torn between loving Colleen Hoover's writing and getting why Justin Baldoni's comments were shady 
. PR stunt or genuine praise? 
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. And can we talk about how he's using Hoover to deflect from the controversy surrounding Justin Baldoni? It's like, Reynolds is trying to throw some shade at Baldoni without actually addressing the real issues 
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i mean im glad she got praised but like cmon who doesnt like a lil bit of shade thrown at jstn baldoni lol. hes been getting alot of flak 4 his alleged behavior & i think ryans trying to help by speaking up 4 her. also i love how he called out the ppl who are "strange people with muddled intentions" 
. I mean, yeah, the guy's basically saying she's a genius and her writing is, like, a work of art or something. And that quote about people trying to "warm their hands" on her light? 
It feels kinda awkwardly funny, but also kind of noble? Like, he's not afraid to poke fun at himself and the whole situation.
. And honestly, I don't blame them for feeling that way. Justin Baldoni's behavior was totally unacceptable, and it's not okay to try to silence people or minimize their experiences 
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. It's like, we're finally talking about these issues, but also, we need to be having them in a way that's respectful and listenable 
. I guess only time will tell if Reynolds' letter actually had any impact, but for now, it's definitely worth thinking about 
But for real tho, that letter is like a masterclass in subtle shade-throwing. I love how he praises Hoover's writing and the film's impact on female-led movies, but then takes a few digs at Baldoni. It's like he's saying, "Hey, Justin, you're being weird, but Colleen's still awesome!" 
And let's be real, if Reynolds can make that letter go viral, I'm all for it! 
, but Ryan Reynolds' letter is kinda... much? 
Like, I get it, she's amazing and he's happy for her, but the sarcasm aimed at Justin Baldoni is just weird 
. Maybe it'll help shift some attention away from the controversy surrounding Baldoni 
. Guess we just gotta wait and see how this all plays out 
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. It's all about damage control at this point, if you ask me 
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. Maybe instead of praising her writing (which is great, btw 
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. Can't we all just get along? 
. On one hand, I love that he's speaking out in support of Colleen Hoover - she's an amazing writer and her book really made a difference for so many people 
. And can we please just focus on supporting Hoover's success rather than throwing some shade at Justin Baldoni? 
The whole thing just feels a bit... calculated 
. Still, I'm all for celebrating women in film and pushing for positive change 
. Let's just hope Ry doesn't overstep his bounds this time 
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️. And with the shade he threw at Justin Baldoni? 
yeah, some people might say it was a clever move to deflect attention from the real controversy, but others are just gonna call it out for what it is – PR stunt alert 
. I'm still trying to decide whether I love Reynolds for standing up for Hoover or hate him for being kinda manipulative 
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. And let's be real, his comments about the narrative being about why a woman is the problem? That's some pretty problematic stuff 
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It's like he's trying to spin a positive narrative around the whole controversy, but honestly, it feels like PR damage control. Still, you gotta give him credit for standing up for Hoover and celebrating her success - that takes guts! 
But hey, at the end of the day, who doesn't love a good feel-good story about a woman's triumph?