Blake Lively Plots a Surprising Career Move After Her ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama: ‘Done Hiding’

Blake Lively is ready to return to work following her high-profile legal battle with Justin Baldoni, though a source tells Star getting back in front of the camera isn’t the actress’ top priority anymore.

“She’s been doing a lot of soul-searching about what to do next,” spills the source. “And Blake has decided it’s time to branch out beyond Hollywood.”

According to the source, the world of fashion remains a “big area of interest” for the Gossip Girl alum, who previously collaborated on designs for the labels Amour Vert and Sam & Lavi.

On November 3, Lively, 39, even made a rare public appearance at a launch showcase for jeweler Brent Neale in New York City.

“She’s done hiding out,” the source dishes. “Blake has been busy schmoozing with all the right people. That’s why she turned up at the jewelry event last week — she needs to network.”

The A Simple Favor star is looking to form fresh connections after her image took a major hit while pursuing a lawsuit against It Ends With Us costar and director Baldoni, 42, over the past two years.

She’d sued for sexual harassment and retaliation — claims that he denied — with the two trading a slew of public barbs before eventually reaching a settlement in May 2026.

In the wake of the drama, many former Tinseltown allies — including Taylor Swift — were said to have distanced themselves from Lively as well as her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

“Blake would still jump at a great movie role, but that’s not what she’s chasing right now,” continues the source. “Aside from getting into fashion, she’s also talking about becoming more involved in philanthropy on an international level.”