Are Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds ready to leave the US? Sources claim the couple are eyeing UK action to escape the Justin Baldoni drama
Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering a transatlantic move to Britain, according to sources who claim the couple is looking for a fresh start abroad where they believe they can avoid the fallout from the actress’ legal battle Justin Baldoni.
The scandal between Lively, 38, and Baldoni, 42, began in December 2024, when the “Gossip Girl” alumnus sued the actor, claiming sexual harassment and retaliation. He denied the allegations and sued Lively in a $400 million lawsuit, which was dismissed by a judge in June 2025.
Although Lively’s lawsuit continued, a judge earlier this month dismissed 10 of 13 allegations against Baldoni, including allegations of harassment, conspiracy and defamation. A trial to hear the remainder of the lawsuit is set to begin May 18.
Ahead of her court appearance, Lively – who shares four children with 49-year-old Reynolds – is said to be making some important decisions about the family’s future with an insider. claims to the Daily Mail that she and her husband have ‘talked about moving to the UK’.
As for why the duo are even considering Britain, the insider noted that Reynolds has already built a life for himself there, having bought a majority stake in a local football club. Wrexhamin 2021.
Reynolds and Lively have flown across the pond to Britain to watch several Wrexham matches and, the source said, they believe they will have a better chance of putting the dark drama behind them in new surroundings.
“With Ryan’s enormous success [his Welsh soccer club]Wrexham, he has a great affinity with Britain,” the insider told the outlet, noting that the actress “could get a new name there.”
Lively is also said to believe she would have more career options abroad as her reputation has been somewhat hampered by the ongoing legal saga.
“[She] believes there are top filmmakers who can give her a second chance,” the insider continued.
According to the Daily Mail, “most people in the industry” are “directive”.[ing] clear” from Lively following her feud with Baldoni as they prepare to appear in court next month.
“Blake isn’t getting any offers. There hasn’t been this much interest in her since the Baldoni drama blew up. She’s burned bridges,” another source claimed.
According to the outlet, the Hollywood power duo are now trying to figure out how they will raise their children abroad.
“What makes them look long and hard at their immediate future is that their children’s schooling and friends are in the United States,” the outlet claimed of Reynolds and Lively, who share daughters James, InezAnd Bettyand a son, Olin.
According to the outlet, Lively and Reynolds are “tired” and “not as playful anymore,” adding that they are “not very social these days, they’re just busy.”
In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have tried to keep a relatively low profile, taking refuge in their sprawling home in Pound Ridge, New York.
The chic area is popular with celebrities: Susan Sarandon, Richard GerAnd Mike Myers all lived here. It’s not far away either Martha Stewart‘s 153-acre farm in Bedford, NY.
According to property records, Lively and Reynolds listed their Pound Ridge estate for $5.7 million in 2012 – the same year they got married.
The seven-bedroom mansion, built in 1860, offers 8,892 square feet of living space.
The 12-acre plot appears to have a converted barn within the grounds, as well as stone walls, a stocked pond and orchards.
The property has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms and includes a separate guesthouse.
While no photos of the ultra-private property are available, there is a photo of Reynolds’ Instagram account with his mother gives an idea of the graphite-colored exterior of the charming property.
When Reynolds and Lively want a date night or have to attend events like the Met Gala, they can crash in their lavish Manhattan pied-à-terre.
The “Gossip Girl” alum also shows off her fashionable wardrobe on Instagram in that pricey spot, and from those beautiful photos we got a peek into the rustic-cool spaces.
According to multiple reports, Reynolds and Lively have an apartment in a stylish Tribeca building. It’s a celebrity hotspot, as it has always been home to Justin Timberlake, Jennifer LawrenceAnd Harry Stylesamong others.
The building was once a 19th-century bookbindery and was converted into luxury homes with a unique character. It now offers 53 loft-style homes and eight penthouses.
The building offers the “highest level of service” and also has staff on site 24/7.
Lively and Reynolds must love the history combined with the convenience of the paparazzi-proof building, where units cost anywhere from $6 million to $50 million.
We don’t know specifically which unit they chose, but they had the choice of several spaces, including a loft or penthouse.
Custom kitchens designed by Christopher Peacock are wrapped in wood and fluted glass cabinetry with 2-inch thick Calacatta marble on the kitchen islands. The primary baths feature marble slabs behind a freestanding bath, underfloor heating and a glass rain shower with a built-in bench.
Residents also enjoy an indoor pool, fitness center, wine lockers and other high-end amenities. And paparazzi-averse residents can enter the building through a private garage, another major perk.
