After months of rumors about trouble in their relationship, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth shared a joint statement on Friday, March 24th – just two days after Reese’s birthday – to announce that they are officially divorcing after 12 years of marriage.
They tied the knot in March 2011 and share one child – a ten-year-old son named Tennessee – while the Big Little Lies actress is also mom to 23-year-old lookalike daughter Ava, and 19-year-old son Deacon, both of whom she shares with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, who she was married to between 1999 and 2006, although they didn’t finalize their divorce until 2008.
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Reese Witherspoon And Jim Toth Release Joint Statement Announcing Divorce
“It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce, and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together,” the joint statement, which was shared on the 47-year-old Oscar-winner‘s Instagram account on March 24th, began.
“We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together,” the statement continued. “Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter. These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”
Insiders Talk About Their Split
Although that's all the couple have said on the matter at the moment, insiders who reportedly know more about their relationship have been a little more vocal. And the general consensus is that Reese and Jim simply stopped having "romantic feelings" for each other, and there was no particular "drama" related to the split.
"There is no drama, no event or reason," an insider told E! News, before adding that they will be devoted to co-parenting their son, Tennessee. "They are just two people who have made this decision with the utmost love and respect and love for their child," the source added. "You will see them out there co-parenting together."
This insider's view was echoed by another insider who told Page Six that their 12-year marriage had become platonic. "There’s no big scandal or drama, just two people who essentially became co-parents and don’t really have any romantic feelings for each other anymore," the source said, adding that there was "zero spark and zero romance left."
"She’s also become so much more powerful than she was when they married and has expanded her areas of interest in so many ways," they added, before yet another source mentioned their business ventures, including Reese's Hello Sunshine media company which sold for $900M back in 2021. "They built a lot together," the source told the pub, adding, "their lives moved in a way that made them want to make this decision together."
Reese Witherspoon Is Reportedly 'Disappointed' And 'Upset' By Second Divorce
If we are to believe another insider, the Legally Blonde actress is reportedly "upset" at the thought of going through a second divorce. "Reese is obviously disappointed and upset. She never saw herself getting another divorce," another insider revealed to People.
"After she was set up with Jim, their relationship moved quickly. Reese was thrilled by his attention and excited to marry him," the source continued. "They are two very different people though. Reese is headstrong and focused. Although very hard-working, Jim is more laidback." They added: "It's been very difficult for Reese to get to this point though. They both concluded this was right for them."
