Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering a trans-Atlantic move to the U.K., according to sources who claim that the couple is seeking a fresh start overseas, where they believe they can better avoid the fallout from the actress’ legal battle against Justin Baldoni.
The scandal between Lively, 38, and Baldoni, 42, began in December 2024, when the “Gossip Girl” alum sued the actor and alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. He denied the allegations and countersued Lively in a $400 million suit, which was thrown out by a judge in June 2025.
Though Lively’s suit was allowed to proceed, earlier this month a judge dismissed 10 of the 13 allegations she levied against Baldoni, including the accusations of harassment, conspiracy, and defamation. A trial to hear the remainder of the suit is due to begin on May 18.
However, ahead of her appearance in court, Lively—who shares four children with Reynolds, 49—is reported to be in the process of making some significant decisions about the family’s future, with an insider claiming to the Daily Mail that she and her husband have “discussed moving to the United Kingdom.”
As for why the duo is even considering the U.K., the insider noted that Reynolds has already established a life for himself there, having purchased a majority stake in a local soccer club, Wrexham, in 2021.
Reynolds and Lively have flown across the pond to the U.K. to watch multiple Wrexham games and, the source stated, they feel that they will have a better chance to move past the murky drama in a new locale.
“With Ryan’s huge success with [his Welsh soccer club], Wrexham, he has a great affinity for the U.K.,” the insider told the outlet, noting that the actress “could rebrand there.”
Lively is also said to be of the opinion that she would have greater career opportunities overseas, having seen her reputation somewhat hampered by the ongoing legal saga.
“[She] believes there are top-of-the-line filmmakers who could give her a second chance,” the insider went on.
According to the Daily Mail, “most people in the industry” are “steer[ing] clear” of Lively following her feud with Baldoni as they prepare to go to trial next month.
“Blake isn’t getting the offers. There hasn’t been anywhere near the same interest in her since the Baldoni drama exploded. She’s burned bridges,” another source claimed.
According to the outlet, the Hollywood power duo is now trying to sort through how they will raise their children abroad.
“What’s making them take a long, hard look at their immediate future is that their kids’ schooling and friends are in the States,” the outlet claimed of Reynolds and Lively, who share daughters James, Inez, and Betty, and a son, Olin.
According to the outlet, Lively and Reynolds are “tired” and “not as playful” anymore, adding that they are “not being very social these days, they are just preoccupied.”
In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have attempted to maintain a relatively low profile by taking refuge at their sprawling home in Pound Ridge, upstate New York.
The upscale area is popular with celebrities: Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, and Mike Myers have all lived here. It’s also not far from Martha Stewart‘s 153-acre farm in Bedford, NY.
According to property records, Lively and Reynolds picked up their Pound Ridge estate for $5.7 million in 2012—the same year they married.
Built in 1860, the seven-bedroom mansion offers 8,892 square feet of living space.
The 12-acre parcel appears to have a converted barn on the premises, as well as stone walls, a stocked pond, and orchards.
The property boasts seven bedrooms and six bathrooms and comes with a separate guesthouse.
While no photos of the ultraprivate property are available, a shot from Reynolds’ Instagram account with his mom gives a sense of the graphite exteriors of the charming property.
When Reynolds and Lively want a date night or need to head to events such as the Met Gala, they can crash at their lavish pied-à-terre in Manhattan.
That pricey pad is also where the “Gossip Girl” alum flaunts her fashion-forward wardrobe on Instagram, and from those pretty pics, we’ve gotten a peek at the rustic-cool spaces.
According to multiple reports, Reynolds and Lively have a condo in a stylish Tribeca building. It’s a celebrity hot spot, as it’s been home to Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lawrence, and Harry Styles, among others.
Once a 19th-century book bindery, the building was converted into luxe residences with unique character. It now offers 53 loft-style homes and eight penthouses.
Offering the “highest degree of service,” the building also provides on-site, 24/7 staff.
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 picked, but they had an option of a variety of spaces, including a loft or penthouse.
Custom kitchens designed by Christopher Peacock are encased in wood and fluted glass cabinetry with 2-inch-thick Calacatta marble on the kitchen islands. Primary baths feature slabs of marble behind a freestanding tub, radiant floor heating, and a glass-enclosed rain shower with a built-in bench.
Residents also enjoy an indoor pool, a fitness center, wine lockers, and other high-end amenities. And paparazzi-averse residents can enter the building through a private garage, another huge perk.
