Blake Lively's Legal Battles and Construction Woes: A Closer Look at the Fendi Event Controversy
Blake Lively recently attended a Fendi event, looking radiant despite reports of unpaid construction debt with her husband, Ryan Reynolds. The couple reportedly owed over $2.1 million in construction debt for their South Salem property in Lewisboro, purchased in 2018 for $12 million. The construction project, aimed at creating a private space for their family, faced delays, leading to multiple contractors filing liens against the estate, with the largest claim from FlowCon Inc. for $1,356,157.54.
The construction on the 110-acre estate, which included plans for a main residence, swimming pool, pool house, and gym, halted in late 2025 or early 2026. Despite the legal battle with Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign related to their project, "It Ends With Us," Lively and Baldoni settled the case before it went to trial. Lively dismissed her remaining claims without receiving any payment, emphasizing that the lawsuit was not about money.
In a recent development, a judge denied Lively's request for legal fees and damages in the defamation lawsuit filed by Baldoni. Lively argued that she was entitled to protection under California Civil Code Section 47.1, which safeguards individuals reporting harassment from retaliatory lawsuits. While Lively has not addressed the $2.1 million debt publicly, the legal disputes have garnered attention amidst her public appearances and ongoing projects.