THAT’S A PRICEY L! The Ultimate Homewrecker Tax! TikTok Star Found Liable For Ruining A Marriage, Now Owes The Ex-Wife A Cool $1.75 Million!
They say playing with fire will get you burned — and for TikTok creator Brenay Kennard, that flame just cost her $1.75 million.
In a shocking courtroom twist straight out of a social media drama series, a North Carolina jury ruled that Kennard was legally responsible for “destroying” another woman’s marriage under the state’s old-but-still-active alienation of affection law — a statute that allows a spouse to sue anyone who intentionally interferes in their marriage.
The verdict came after days of emotional testimony and hundreds of exhibits presented by the ex-wife, who claimed Kennard’s relationship with her husband shattered their family. According to court filings, the wife submitted over 700 pieces of evidence, including text messages, photos, and even videos pulled from Kennard’s own TikTok account, to back her case.
In the videos, Brenay reportedly flaunted her relationship with the married man — something the jury found hard to overlook. Despite her defense arguing that the marriage was already falling apart before she came into the picture, jurors ultimately sided with the ex-wife, deciding Kennard’s actions directly contributed to the couple’s split.
The result? A $1.75 million judgment that’s now making headlines far beyond the courtroom. Social media is ablaze with reactions — some calling it karma, others shocked that a centuries-old law could still pack such a punch in 2025.
North Carolina is one of only a handful of states where alienation of affection cases are still recognized, and this verdict might be one of the most high-profile examples in years. For Kennard, who built a loyal following online with lifestyle and relationship content, the irony isn’t lost on anyone.
As one commenter put it: “She went viral for the wrong reason — this is a whole new level of ‘f**k around and find out.’”