Renee Zellweger Faces Court Over House Guest's Injury Claims

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Actress Renee Zellweger and her boyfriend Ant Anstead are set to go to trial later this year after a guest, singer Tracey Bryn Belland, accused them of negligence following an alleged injury at their Laguna Beach rental property in 2024. Belland claims she "tripped and fell on the patio" due to "a thin rug placed over a hole", resulting in injuries to her right knee. Zellweger and Anstead have denied the allegations, while the property owner has filed a cross-complaint claiming Anstead was the sole leaseholder responsible for maintaining the residence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the legal risks and potential liabilities that homeowners and renters can face when hosting guests, even in their own private residences. It also raises questions about property maintenance responsibilities and how they are shared between landlords, tenants, and occasional guests.

The details

According to the initial civil complaint, Belland alleged she "tripped and fell on the patio" while visiting the Laguna Beach residence in August 2024. She claimed "a thin rug had been placed over a hole", causing injury to her right knee. Belland accused Zellweger, Anstead and the property owner, Glenn Alan Wilson, of negligence, seeking damages to cover medical and legal expenses. Zellweger and Anstead denied the allegations in June 2025, while Wilson filed a cross-complaint claiming Anstead was the sole leaseholder responsible for maintaining the property.

• Belland's alleged injury occurred in August 2024.
• Zellweger and Anstead were sued in February 2025.
• Zellweger and Anstead denied the allegations in June 2025.
• Wilson filed a cross-complaint in October 2025.
• The jury trial is scheduled for June 22, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.