Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are eyeing a move across the pond, according to a new report.
The couple have “discussed moving to the United Kingdom” as the actress’ legal war with Justin Baldoni rages on, a source told the Daily Mail on Thursday.
“With Ryan’s huge success with [his Welsh soccer club], Wrexham, he has a great affinity for the UK,” the insider added, noting that Lively, 38, “could rebrand there.”
The “Gossip Girl” alum reportedly “believes there are top of the line filmmakers who could give her a second chance.”
The outlet claimed “most people in the industry” are “steer[ing] clear” of Lively over her viral feud with her “It Ends With Us” co-star.
Baldoni, 42, and Lively, notably, are set to go to trial next month.
“Blake isn’t getting the offers,” a second source alleged. “There hasn’t been anywhere near the same interest in her since the Baldoni drama exploded. She’s burned bridges.”
While a move to Wales has been a topic of conversation — or even “splitting their time more between there and the US” — Lively and Reynolds wish to prioritize their four children.
“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, dubbing the “Shallows” star a “truly amazing mother.”
She and Reynolds, 49, are the parents of daughters James, Inez and Betty, as well as son Olin.
The “Green Lantern” co-stars are “tired” and “not as playful” as before, according to the Daily Mail, with one insider saying, “[They’re not] being very social these days. … They’re just preoccupied.”
Reps for Lively and Reynolds did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
The latter made headlines for suing Baldoni in December 2024, four months after “It Ends With Us” hit theaters.
A judge threw out her sexual harassment, defamation and conspiracy claims earlier this month due to the court determining Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
However, Lively’s claims of breach of contract, retaliation and aiding and abetting in retaliation are moving forward.
Lively has a “challenging path” ahead in Hollywood as the drama plays out, brand specialist Kayley Cornelius told Page Six on April 3.
“There is a real risk she could … struggle to secure major roles or brand deals going forward,” the PR maven explained. “With the impact of cancel culture and increased scrutiny, there is less appetite to take risks on talent who may be seen as controversial or commercially uncertain.”
Cornelius declared a “legacy name” like Lively is “no longer untouchable” in the wake of the scandal.
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