Hey book lovers and movie fans! Colleen Hoover the queen of emotional reads is having a moment and it is a rollercoaster. From joking about going broke to movie news and some behind-the-scenes drama there's a lot happening in the CoHo universe. Let's break it all down in a fun and informal way you know just how we do it at MoviesMoly.
'Broke as S--t'? Colleen Hoover Jokes About Going Bust After Massive Merch Sale (and Her Love for Diet Pepsi!)
Okay let's start with the funny stuff. Colleen Hoover recently posted some Instagram stories that had fans chuckling and maybe a little concerned. Apparently she decided to mark down all the merch on her website to just $10 an item. Sounds like a steal for fans right? Well CoHo joked it might be a disaster for her bank account!
In a hilarious video she quipped that she was going to be "broke as s--t" by the end of the day because the prices were so low like "five times cheaper" than what she paid for the stuff. She even said "Well I can’t retire now because now I’m gonna be in the hole by 5 p.m." Leave it to Colleen to find humor in a possible financial mishap. She even encouraged fans to buy merch even if they "hate" her just because it was such a good deal. Self-deprecating humor? Check.
And because it is CoHo we are talking about there was also a quirky personal detail involved. She showed off her super specific way of drinking Diet Pepsi. Apparently she pours Diet Pepsi into her ice cube trays so she can have "the best Diet Pepsi I’ve ever had in my life." She wondered if other people put "water in our water" or "wine in your wine". It's a classic CoHo move to mix a little bit of everyday life with her online persona making her even more relatable.
Verity Movie Adaptation Incoming: Get Ready for the Big Screen Thriller in 2026
Now for some exciting news for CoHo fans who are also movie buffs! Get ready because her super popular thriller Verity is officially becoming a movie. Amazon MGM Studios is planning to release it in theaters in 2026. Yes you have a bit of a wait but it sounds like it will be worth it.
Michael Showalter who also directed Anne Hathaway in "The Idea of You" is directing Verity. Speaking of Anne Hathaway she is actually starring in the movie as Verity Crawford herself! Josh Hartnett will play Jeremy Crawford and Dakota Johnson is set to play Lowen Ashleigh the struggling writer who gets caught in the Crawford's twisted world.
For those who haven't read the book Verity is intense. It centers on Lowen a writer hired to finish a book series by famous author Verity Crawford who is injured. When Lowen is staying at the Crawford house she finds Verity's autobiography which is full of dark secrets and shocking revelations. Lowen has to decide whether to reveal these secrets especially as she starts falling for Verity's husband Jeremy. Expect twists turns and a whole lot of suspense.
Filming for Verity is already underway in New York City. Pictures have surfaced online showing Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett filming some pretty intense scenes including what looks like a car accident. Dakota Johnson has also been spotted on set covered in fake blood so yeah things are going to get dark.
'It Ends With Us' Movie Drama: Lawsuits Set Photos and CoHo's Stance
Of course we can't talk about Colleen Hoover and movies without mentioning the ongoing drama surrounding the It Ends With Us film adaptation. Remember all the buzz and then the backlash about casting and set photos? Well things have gotten even more complicated with some serious legal issues.
Blake Lively who is starring in It Ends With Us has actually sued Justin Baldoni her co-star and the director of the movie. She is accusing him of sexual harassment on set and claims he started a smear campaign against her. Lively says she suffered "severe emotional distress" because of it. Baldoni has fired back with a countersuit against Lively her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicist for a whopping $400 million claiming defamation and saying Lively's team is trying to ruin him.
It's a messy situation for sure and Colleen Hoover has been somewhat caught in the middle. Initially she showed public support for Blake Lively posting a photo of them together and praising Lively's honesty and kindness. However since the lawsuits started CoHo has mostly stayed silent on the issue not commenting publicly on the legal battle. It’s understandable she would want to avoid getting further involved in all that drama.
Colleen Hoover's Current Projects: From Book Jokes to Big Screen Adaptations
Despite all the craziness Colleen Hoover remains a powerhouse in the book world and now Hollywood. Here's a quick list of what's currently going on in CoHo-land:
- Verity Movie (2026): Adaptation of her thriller novel starring Anne Hathaway Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. Set for theatrical release in 2026.
- "Broke as S--t" Merch Sale: Hilarious merch sale on her website with items marked down to $10.
- Diet Pepsi Obsession: Ongoing love affair with Diet Pepsi especially Diet Pepsi ice cubes.
- It Ends With Us Movie Drama: Navigating the ongoing legal battles and controversies surrounding the adaptation starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
CoHo Universe Expands: From Bestselling Books to Box Office Dreams (and a Little Bit of Chaos)
Colleen Hoover's world just keeps getting bigger and more interesting. She started as a self-published author and now she is a global phenomenon with multiple movie adaptations in the works and a massive fanbase. She is clearly riding a wave of success even if there are some bumps along the way like merch mishaps and movie set drama. Through it all CoHo's relatable personality and engaging stories keep readers and fans hooked. What's next for Colleen? We will definitely be watching!