Reese Witherspoon’s children: Ava, Deacon, and Tennessee — all about them after the divorce
3 april 2025 в 19:02
Reese Witherspoon has achieved a lot in life. In addition to a successful acting career, including an Oscar for the movie «Walk the Line», - Reese owns the clothing company Draper James and is a co-founder of the successful media company Hello Sunshine, which has created a number of hits, including «Big Little Lies», - «The Morning Show», - and «Little Fires Everywhere». But undoubtedly, Reese’s greatest achievement is being the mother of three beloved children: Ava Phillippe, Deacon Phillippe, and Tennessee Toth.
Below you will learn more about Reese’s children after her divorce from Jim Toth.
Ava is Reese’s eldest child from her first husband, actor Ryan Phillippe. She was born on September 9, 1999, just three months after Reese — who was 24 at the time — and Ryan got married in Charleston, South Carolina (June 5, 1999). Reese, who separated from Ryan in 2006, revealed in an interview with Jay Leno in 2008 that Ava was named after the legendary Hollywood actress Ava Gardner. «For me, she was the only woman who could break Sinatra», - Reese said. «So for me, this name is very stylish and strong».
By the summer of 2021, Ava was studying at the University of California, Berkeley. In May 2019, Reese admitted on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that it was hard for her when her eldest daughter went off to college. «It's strange when your kids go off to college. It’s hard», - the actress said. «I may have gone into her empty room, lay on her bed, and cried when she went off to college».
In addition to her college studies, Ava does modeling work. She once appeared in the fall 2018 lookbook for Rodarte, alongside Marvel stars Danai Gurira and Tessa Thompson. She is also passionate about art, sharing her own photos, abstract drawings, and sculptures on social media.
Despite her busy schedule, Ava always finds time for Reese. The mother-daughter duo, who resemble each other, often spend time together, both privately and publicly. In May 2019, they attended the premiere of «Big Little Lies», - where fans couldn’t believe how much Ava had grown into a mini version of her mother. Prior to this star-studded event, Ava was by her mother’s side when they walked the red carpet at the LA Dance Project Gala in 2018 and at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards ceremony in 2017.
Deacon is Reese and Ryan’s second and youngest child, born together before their divorce. He was born on October 23, 2003. Like his sister Ava, Deacon resembles his famous mother. He and Reese have a close bond, often taking selfies together that they post on social media, including one in April, where mother and son smile against a beautiful sunset backdrop.
Deacon is currently in high school, and his college years are quickly approaching. But the teenager seems ready to pursue a career in music, as he released his first single «Long Run» in July 2020, followed by his second single «Love for the Summer» in October 2020, written by Kelsea Ballerini. Reese supported her son’s endeavor, promoting the song on social media and admiring how proud she is of her teenager. «New summer song!» she wrote on Instagram after the release of «Long Run». Ryan also supported Deacon’s new music, writing to his son on Instagram: «Listen to it on repeat for me. So proud of you».
Tennessee is Reese’s youngest and only child from her marriage to her recently divorced husband, talented agent Jim Toth. Reese and Jim began dating in February 2010 and announced their engagement in December of the same year. They got married on March 26, 2011, in Ojai, California, and welcomed their little one Tennessee on September 27, 2012.
The former couple announced their divorce just a few days before their 12th wedding anniversary via Instagram on March 24, 2023. «We have some personal news we want to share… With great»
Below you will learn more about Reese’s children after her divorce from Jim Toth.
Ava is Reese’s eldest child from her first husband, actor Ryan Phillippe. She was born on September 9, 1999, just three months after Reese — who was 24 at the time — and Ryan got married in Charleston, South Carolina (June 5, 1999). Reese, who separated from Ryan in 2006, revealed in an interview with Jay Leno in 2008 that Ava was named after the legendary Hollywood actress Ava Gardner. «For me, she was the only woman who could break Sinatra», - Reese said. «So for me, this name is very stylish and strong».
By the summer of 2021, Ava was studying at the University of California, Berkeley. In May 2019, Reese admitted on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that it was hard for her when her eldest daughter went off to college. «It's strange when your kids go off to college. It’s hard», - the actress said. «I may have gone into her empty room, lay on her bed, and cried when she went off to college».
In addition to her college studies, Ava does modeling work. She once appeared in the fall 2018 lookbook for Rodarte, alongside Marvel stars Danai Gurira and Tessa Thompson. She is also passionate about art, sharing her own photos, abstract drawings, and sculptures on social media.
Despite her busy schedule, Ava always finds time for Reese. The mother-daughter duo, who resemble each other, often spend time together, both privately and publicly. In May 2019, they attended the premiere of «Big Little Lies», - where fans couldn’t believe how much Ava had grown into a mini version of her mother. Prior to this star-studded event, Ava was by her mother’s side when they walked the red carpet at the LA Dance Project Gala in 2018 and at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards ceremony in 2017.
Deacon is Reese and Ryan’s second and youngest child, born together before their divorce. He was born on October 23, 2003. Like his sister Ava, Deacon resembles his famous mother. He and Reese have a close bond, often taking selfies together that they post on social media, including one in April, where mother and son smile against a beautiful sunset backdrop.
Deacon is currently in high school, and his college years are quickly approaching. But the teenager seems ready to pursue a career in music, as he released his first single «Long Run» in July 2020, followed by his second single «Love for the Summer» in October 2020, written by Kelsea Ballerini. Reese supported her son’s endeavor, promoting the song on social media and admiring how proud she is of her teenager. «New summer song!» she wrote on Instagram after the release of «Long Run». Ryan also supported Deacon’s new music, writing to his son on Instagram: «Listen to it on repeat for me. So proud of you».
Tennessee is Reese’s youngest and only child from her marriage to her recently divorced husband, talented agent Jim Toth. Reese and Jim began dating in February 2010 and announced their engagement in December of the same year. They got married on March 26, 2011, in Ojai, California, and welcomed their little one Tennessee on September 27, 2012.
The former couple announced their divorce just a few days before their 12th wedding anniversary via Instagram on March 24, 2023. «We have some personal news we want to share… With great»
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