Reese Witherspoon has a long list of accomplishments under her belt.
For instance, she’s an Academy Award-winning actress and the co-founder of the successful media company Hello Sunshine.
But Reese is also the proud mother of three children.
She shares daughter Ava Phillippe, 25, and son Deacon Phillippe, 21, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. Reese also shares son Tennessee James Toth, 12, with ex-husband Jim Toth.
However, the eldest of Reese’s three kids, Ava, is often described as a ‘mini-Reese’. This is because she bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
And it’s clear the mother-daughter duo have a great relationship; for instance, in honour of Reese’s 47th birthday, Ava – who has a rather successful modelling career – penned a lengthy message to her mother on Instagram.
“HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this legendary lady I’m lucky enough to call my mama! She is truly a force of nature. While I am endlessly inspired by her and so proud of all she’s accomplished, what I admire most is the way she moves through the world as a curious, considerate, gracious, and loving person.
“With each year, I find even more reasons to love her, and I am thrilled to celebrate another year of her bright light in my life! Love you always,” Ava wrote.
“How did I get so lucky to have a daughter like you?” Reese replied in the comments.
Here are the sweetest moments Reese Witherspoon and daughter Ava Phillippe have shared:
01
Sweet blast from the past
Ava shared this adorable throwback snap in honour of Reese’s 49th birthday.
“Happy happy birthday to this phenomenal woman I’m lucky to call my mama,” she wrote.
02
Christmas greetings
In December 2024, Reese wished her fans and followers a happy Christmas from her family: “Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!”
And while Ava was sporting a darker brunette look, she was still a dead ringer for her mum.
03
Birthday drinks
Reese shared a lovely birthday message in honour of her daughter’s 25th birthday.
“Happy Birthday to my amazing daughter @avaphillippe who happens to be one of the most genuinely kind-hearted and wise people I know. I love you with all heart. Keep shining your beautiful light my sweet girl!”
Reese also included this image; the two have never looked more identical…
04
Dinner at Tiffany’s
In April, both Reese and Ava looked stunning as they attended the Tiffany and Co. launch of the 2024 Blue Book collection.
05
Date night
When Reese Witherspoon attended the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards, she took Ava as her date… How sweet!
06
Twinning
In honour of Ava’s 24th birthday, Reese shared this adorable picture of them ‘twinning’ in matching outfits.
07
If I could turn back time…
She also shared this cute throwback snap.
08
Summer nights
“Summer nights with my favourite daughter,” Reese captioned this post on Instagram in September 2023.
09
Shake it like a Polaroid picture
In May 2023, Ava shared this Polaroid in honour of Mother’s Day. “Gosh, I love sharing life with you,” she wrote.
10
Three Witherspoon women walk into a bar…
In September 2022, Ava shared a heartwarming photo of her, Reese and Betty Witherspoon. The picture depicts three generations of Witherspoon women as Betty is Ava’s grandmother and Reese’s mother.
11
Emmy Awards
Ava was by Reese’s side in 2017 when she won an Emmy award for her performance in Big Little Lies.
12
Shoot for the stars
In 2010, when Reese was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she posed with Ava and Deacon.
13
Legally cute
While filming the cult classic film Legally Blonde, Reese was visited by then-husband Ryan and cute little Ava – who would’ve been only 1 year old at the time!
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