North Carolina TikTok Influencer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million After Affair With Manager’s Husband
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A North Carolina-based TikTok influencer has been ordered to pay $1.75 million in damages after a civil court found her responsible for destroying her manager’s marriage through an alleged affair. The verdict was handed down this week following a lawsuit filed by the manager’s wife in 2024.
Influencer Accused of Having an Affair With Her Manager
The defendant, identified as Brenay Kennard, is a well-known social media personality with more than 2.9 million followers on TikTok and over 274,000 followers on Instagram. According to court filings, the manager’s wife accused Kennard of engaging in a romantic relationship with her husband, leading to the collapse of their marriage.
The lawsuit, filed in May 2024, alleged that Kennard “engaged in behavior designed to seduce” the husband and “flaunted her affair and romantic relationship in public and private places.” The plaintiff claimed the relationship caused emotional distress and forced her husband to leave their home and children.
Civil Suit Filed Under North Carolina’s Alienation of Affection Law
North Carolina is one of only a handful of U.S. states that still recognizes “alienation of affection” — a legal claim allowing a spouse to sue a third party for deliberately interfering in a marriage. The plaintiff’s attorney argued that Kennard’s actions intentionally led to the breakup, resulting in loss of love, companionship, and stability.
The judge ruled in favor of the wife, ordering Kennard to pay $1.75 million in damages, citing evidence that the influencer and the husband moved in together in Greenville, N.C., shortly after the affair began.
Public Reaction and Impact on Kennard’s Career
The court’s decision has ignited discussion across social media about accountability and public image among influencers. Supporters of the ruling argue it reinforces the consequences of unethical behavior, while others question whether personal relationships should result in such severe financial penalties.
Kennard, who has built her online following through lifestyle and relationship-based content, has not issued a public statement following the judgment. Her accounts remain active, though many users have flooded her recent posts with comments referencing the case.
A Reminder of North Carolina’s Strict Civil Laws
Legal experts say the case underscores how North Carolina’s family protection statutes can have serious consequences for personal misconduct. Under the state’s laws, even consensual extramarital relationships can lead to civil liability if proven to have caused harm to a marriage.
As of now, Kennard has been ordered to pay the awarded damages to the plaintiff. It remains unclear whether she plans to appeal the ruling.
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