Reese Witherspoon Shows Off Striking Resemblance To Her Daughter & Son In Family Snap

Mar 30, 2023

Much has been made about how much Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillipe, looks like a mini-me version of her, and she proved this was still very much the case in a sweet snap with her kids. But – surprise, surprise – Ava isn’t the only one to have inherited her mother’s good looks! 

Known as one of Hollywood’s hottest couples of the late 1990s into the early 2000s, Witherspoon made headlines when she married “Cruel Intentions” co-star Ryan Phillippe in 1999. They have since gone on to have incredible Hollywood careers and fulfilling personal lives. They met at Witherspoon’s 21st birthday party and were together for nearly 10 years before separating in 2007.

Witherspoon is best known for her roles in the film “Legally Blonde” and the TV series “Big Little Lies,” along with “Walk The Line” and “Sweet Home Alabama.” With a knack for both romance and comedy, she has accomplished much as both an actress and as a producer. 

Witherspoon and Phillippe have two children together, daughter Ava Elizabeth Phillippe and son Deacon Reese Phillippe. Raising children in the public eye is never easy. This talented family has been through a lot throughout their time together, but Witherspoon and Ryan have done a great job taking care of their kids. Everyone seems to be thriving and really coming into their own. 

Deacon has already begun his own music career as a producer and released his first single. He has graduated high school and keeps himself busy with creative projects on the side.

Ava has a striking resemblance to her mother, and it seems like she also has the potential to enter show business just like her two famous parents. As she grows up, Ava is starting to really find herself and is beginning to express her desires for the future. 

Ava, 23, is often compared to her 47-year-old mother Witherspoon due to their striking resemblance to one another. While many assume the young beauty will likely go on to follow in her stunning mother’s footsteps, the University of California, Berkeley, student said her parents have encouraged her to find her own passions and forge her own path. She told E News:

“My parents have always encouraged me to choose the path that’s right for me and, you know, guide me along the way to make better choices than I might make. I’m so grateful for that. That is such a privilege to have parents that support you in that way and to want you to be who you truly are meant to be. So I think I’m trying to do that.”

It’s clear that Ava is already embarking on her own journey to finding a career for herself. In November 2021, she modeled for Beyoncé’s Ivy Park collection, according to Yahoo News. In December 2021, she became the face of Pat McGrath’s “Bridgerton” themed makeup line. However, the model also said that acting is “not out of the question.”

Despite the media’s focus on the striking similarities between Witherspoon and her daughter, “The Morning Show” star said she and Ava don’t quite see what all the fuss is about. She told the Today Show, “She and I don’t see (the resemblance) that much,” and preferred to focus on what the journey of parenthood had been like. 

“When they’re little… it’s very physical. And then it’s more emotional support. And suggestions, not telling them what to do… But you have to really nurture your adult relationship with your children… give them respect and space to become who they are, not who you want them to be,” Witherspoon said. 

Perhaps Witherspoon and Ava should take a scroll down their Instagram feeds as they’ve both posted numerous photos, some even of them side by side, proving just how similar they look. In August 2021, Witherspoon shared a beautiful makeup-free photo of her with her equally bare-faced daughter Ava and son Deacon – and even he resembled his father as well! The trio looked stunning despite their casual get-up and were the picture of a happy family. Witherspoon captioned the snap, “Gosh, I’m lucky to be their mom 😊️” as fans hit the comments section to say just how much they all looked alike.

“It’s unbelievable how much the daughter looks like her mom & how much the son looks like his dad,” one user commented as another wrote, “Wow you and Ryan’s genes were def fighting over who would look like who.”

“You look more like their sister than their mom Reese! All 3 of you are GORGEOUS human beings to say the least!” a third user remarked.

However, the mother and daughter share more than just similar good looks – they also share an incredible bond. On her birthday on Mar. 22, 2023, Ava took to Instagram to celebrate her mom with a loving post whose caption read:

“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!”

Do you think Witherspoon and her daughter look alike? Who do you look more like – your mom or your dad? Let us know and be sure to pass this along to friends and family who’d love a close-up look at this stunning family.