Ryan Reynolds Criticised by Fans Over 'Cringe' Email to Author Colleen Hoover
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, 49, has found himself at the centre of online mockery after fans branded an email he sent to It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover as deeply 'cringe' and 'egotistical'. The correspondence was revealed as part of newly unsealed exhibits in his wife Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle against director and co-star Justin Baldoni, 41, who helmed the film adaptation of Hoover's best-selling novel.
Email Content Sparks Widespread Ridicule
According to documents obtained by The Daily Mail, Reynolds allegedly sent the email to Hoover just one day after the film's premiere on August 10, 2024. In the message, he enthusiastically described the movie as a 'complete f*****g WIN' while making several pointed remarks about Baldoni.
Reynolds wrote, 'I heard you guys got a tummy bug and you're stuck in NY. I can't think of anything worse. Although it might be your body ridding itself of any residual Baldoni.' He added, 'I'd rather be puking in a gulag than hijacking performative feminism while practicing personal growth catchphrases in the mirror.'
Fans React With Confusion and Criticism
The lengthy email, which continued with extensive praise for Hoover and Lively, left many fans bewildered by Reynolds' close involvement in the project. Social media responses were overwhelmingly negative, with numerous commentators describing the correspondence as unnecessarily verbose and self-important.
One fan quipped, 'All of a sudden I appreciate my husband's one word text responses.' Another observed, 'Why do they write like this my god everything I've seen from him and Blake is about 5x times longer than it needs to be.'
Further criticism included remarks such as, 'Lol so he could've said congrats then and there but decided to avoid her and send this egotistical email instead' and 'I now have a tummy bug after reading that.' Many noted the apparent similarity between Reynolds and Lively's communication styles, with one commenter stating, 'After reading excerpts from how him and Blake speak...they're made for each other.'
Broader Context of Legal Dispute
The email forms part of a wider collection of exhibits in Lively's bitter legal confrontation with Baldoni, who has accused the couple of 'hijacking' the film from his creative control. In separate unsealed text messages to agent Warren Zavala, Reynolds referred to Baldoni as a 'dumb-dumb' and credited Lively with the box office success of It Ends With Us.
Reynolds expressed frustration that Baldoni and his team weren't addressing early reports of tension on set, writing, 'Baldoni and these other buckets of dumb-dumb-juice should be acknowledging the speculation and gossip themselves. They should be jumping in front of it in the most full throated, unqualified way. Now.'
Allegations and Counter-Allegations
The legal battle has seen serious allegations exchanged between the parties. Lively filed her lawsuit in December 2024, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, retaliatory conduct and intentional infliction of emotional distress, including claims of body shaming and attempts to damage her reputation. Baldoni has consistently denied all allegations.
In his correspondence, Reynolds claimed widespread tension between Baldoni and other production members, stating, 'Every cast member and key crew member (including Colleen) won't be in the same room as the guy. All of them have at some point, over the last six months, unfollowed him on social media.'
Industry Reactions and Ongoing Proceedings
The revelation of Reynolds' email has sparked broader discussion about celebrity communication styles and professional boundaries in Hollywood collaborations. While representatives for both Reynolds and Baldoni have been contacted by The Daily Mail, neither party has yet responded publicly to the latest developments.
The legal proceedings continue to unfold, with Lively's trial against Baldoni scheduled for March 2026. All parties involved have maintained their positions, denying the various allegations made against them throughout this protracted dispute.
