Blake Lively may be looking at a dramatic shift—not just in her career, but in where she calls home—as the fallout from her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues to ripple through Hollywood.
According to a new report, the Gossip Girl alum and her husband Ryan Reynolds have discussed relocating to the United Kingdom, potentially splitting time between the UK and the United States.
The reasoning? Reportedly a mix of professional uncertainty, personal ties overseas, and a legal fight that doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon.
Hollywood Allegedly “Steering Clear” Amid Legal Drama
At the center of this situation is Lively’s highly publicized dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni—a legal battle that has already seen major developments.
A federal judge recently dismissed several of Lively’s claims, including harassment and defamation, leaving a narrower set of allegations—such as retaliation and breach of contract—to move forward toward trial.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the film It Ends With Us – YouTube, Sony Pictures Entertainment
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That trial is currently expected to begin in May 2026.
But the courtroom isn’t the only place where consequences are being felt.
Industry chatter cited in the report suggests that many in Hollywood are keeping their distance, with insiders claiming Lively is no longer receiving the same level of interest for roles or brand partnerships.
If true, that’s a significant shift for an actress who, not long ago, was considered a bankable name with mainstream appeal.
A Potential “Rebrand” Across the Pond
One factor reportedly influencing the couple’s thinking is Reynolds’ growing connection to the UK through his ownership stake in Wrexham AFC.
That connection has apparently sparked conversations about whether Lively could “rebrand” her career overseas, away from the current Hollywood climate.
Ryan Reynolds as Nicepool in Deadpool and Wolverine – Disney+
It’s a notable idea—and one that raises an obvious question: Is this a strategic reset, or a reaction to a shrinking runway in the U.S. movie industry?
Family Complicates Any Major Move
Of course, leaving the U.S. isn’t a simple decision.
Lively and Reynolds have four children, and according to reports, their schooling, friendships, and daily lives are rooted in America, making any full-time relocation complicated.
Blake Lively in the trailer for Another Simple Favor – YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
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Even sources pushing the relocation narrative acknowledge that the couple may ultimately choose to split time between both countries rather than make a clean break.
The Bigger Picture: A Career at a Crossroads
The situation illustrates just how high the stakes have become.
What began as a dispute tied to a single film has escalated into:
- A multi-front legal battle
- Public scrutiny across media and social platforms
- And now, alleged professional consequences within Hollywood itself
Blake Lively in the film It Ends With Us – YouTube, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Meanwhile, the broader controversy surrounding It Ends With Us—including behind-the-scenes tensions and competing narratives from both sides—continues to fuel headlines.
This issue has extended beyond a single lawsuit. It’s now about what comes next—and whether Hollywood is still part of that future.
Why do you think Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds may relocate? Sound off in the comments and let us know!
Someone make sure her search history doesn’t contain “countries with no extradition treaty with the US”. Or, if it is just to get away from people she can go Island shopping with her hubby’s bank account.
She won’t do that because she can’t DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA! if there’s no one around.
Fleeing the country seems to be what ex-stars do when they know they’ve completely lost. Rosie O’Donnell, Jennifer Turd, they move to another country only to realize the people there hate them as well and they’ve escaped nothing. It’s fitting, really.