Renee Zellweger and her boyfriend Ant Anstead are facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims she was injured while visiting their rental home in Laguna Beach, California. The incident occurred on August 14, 2024, when Tracey Bryn Belland allegedly tripped on a patio covered by a thin rug over a hole. The suit seeks unspecified damages for her knee injury and ongoing pain.
Oh, the drama never ends for our favorite celeb couples! According to TMZ, Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead are in hot water after Tracey Bryn Belland filed a lawsuit against them in early February 2026. Belland says she was visiting the couple at a Laguna Beach rental home that Anstead was leasing when disaster struck on August 14, 2024.
Picture this: Belland trips and falls on the patio because, per the suit, a “thin rug had been placed over a hole, which caused her to stumble over the uneven surface, resulting in an injury to her right knee.” Ouch! She underwent treatment and claims she'll deal with pain from the fall for the foreseeable future. The lawsuit demands compensation for medical expenses and other costs—amount unspecified, of course.
But wait, there's more mess: Renee and Ant are pushing back hard, denying any responsibility and blaming Belland's own negligence for the tumble. Adding fuel to the fire, the homeowner—also named in the suit—filed a cross-complaint against the pair, arguing they exposed Belland to the risk without warning her, and any damages should come out of their pockets.
A source close to the situation spills to TMZ that Renee wasn't even on the lease and never lived at the property; she had her own place nearby, so she's not liable. The cases are still ongoing, per court records. Talk about a slippery situation—will this rental mishap turn into a full-blown legal showdown, or just another Hollywood footnote? 🔥
