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Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon's Marriage and Children
The former Hollywood couple shares two kids after divorcing in 2007.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:57pm
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The glitz and glamour of Hollywood's golden age is captured in this abstract close-up of a luxurious, sequin-covered fabric.New Castle TodayRyan Phillippe, known for roles in films like Cruel Intentions and I Know What You Did Last Summer, was married to actress Reese Witherspoon from 1999 to 2007. The couple has two children together, Ava and Deacon Phillippe.
Why it matters
Phillippe and Witherspoon were one of Hollywood's most high-profile couples in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their marriage and subsequent divorce garnered significant media attention, and their children have grown up in the public eye.
The details
Phillippe, born on September 10, 1974, in New Castle, Delaware, began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing on the soap opera One Life to Live. He later gained wider recognition with roles in films like I Know What You Did Last Summer and Cruel Intentions. Phillippe and Witherspoon married in 1999 and divorced in 2007. They have two children together, Ava and Deacon Phillippe.
- Phillippe was born on September 10, 1974.
- Phillippe and Witherspoon married in 1999.
- Phillippe and Witherspoon divorced in 2007.
The players
Ryan Phillippe
An American actor known for roles in films such as Cruel Intentions and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Reese Witherspoon
An American actress who was married to Ryan Phillippe from 1999 to 2007.
Ava Phillippe
The daughter of Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon.
Deacon Phillippe
The son of Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon.
The takeaway
Phillippe and Witherspoon's marriage and divorce highlighted the challenges of maintaining a high-profile relationship in Hollywood, but their children have grown up in the public eye and continue to be a focus of media attention.
