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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ava Phillippe, Sam Morelos Cast in Tommy Dorfman's ‘Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me' (Exclusive)
Tommy Dorfman's film adaptation of Mariko Tamaki's graphic novel Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me has cast Ava Phillippe and Sam Morelos in the lead roles, The Hollywood Reporter can reveal. Toronto-based film and television production company Wildling Pictures and L.A.-based MXN Entertainment told THR that director Dorfman, best known for her role in Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, has found her stars in Phillippe — daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe — and Morelos (That '90s Show). More from The Hollywood Reporter Charli XCX Starrer '100 Nights of Hero' to Close Venice Critics' Week 'In the End, Everything Will Be Okay' With 'Money Heist' Star Esther Acebo Boarded by Citizen Skull (Exclusive) Netflix Greenlights K-Pop Drama 'Variety' Starring Son Ye-jin and Jo Yu-ri Based on Tamaki's best-selling graphic novel, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me follows Laura Dean, the most popular girl in school and Freddie Riley's dream girl. 'She has it all — charm, confidence, and charisma,' a plot synopsis reads. 'But there's one problem: Laura Dean keeps breaking up with her. The story follows Freddie's journey to finding the courage to end her toxic relationship and regain her self-love, with the help of her best friends and a psychic.' Dorfman said about the casting: 'While searching for our Freddie, Sam came into the room with a grounded, eccentric, and timeless character encompassing all of Freddie's wonder, heart, and artistry. It was clear from that moment that she was the right person to bring this story to life.' 'Similarly, Ava's effortlessness as Laura Dean and the chemistry between them as actors was electric. I couldn't be more thrilled to work with both rising stars on my sophomore film.' Dorfman's recently launched Good Girl Productions has boarded as co-producer of the film with Wildling Pictures and MXN Entertainment. The company, focused on telling stories that 'challenge and shift our perspective of the human experience — and deepen our own human experience as a result of them,' has launched in partnership with Tricky Knot, an entertainment financing and development company. Tricky Knot is co-financing Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me through its partnership with Dorfman's banner. Matt Code at Wildling Pictures added: 'We are thrilled to have Ava and Sam onboard this heartwarming and funny adaption of Mariko Tamaki's story. This film is a fresh and important exploration of love and friendship. Tommy and Good Girl Productions are the perfect partners for this project, bringing immense passion to the adaptation. Together with our partners at MXN, we look forward to working with this wonderful team to bring this story to the big screen.' Tamaki's powerful commentary on the teenage LGBTQIA+ experience and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell's illustrations received global recognition, with Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me named one of Time's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. She has also written for both Marvel and DC Comics, and is currently an executive story editor on season two of Apple's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and served as a co-producer on season two of Goosebumps for Disney+. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe lands her first lead role in new romantic comedy
Reese Witherspoon 's daughter is following in her famous mother's footsteps, and has landed her first leading role. Ava Phillippe, 25, whose dad is Witherspoon's ex-husband Ryan Philippe, has already had small parts in Doctor Odyssey and Ransom Canyon. On Monday, it was revealed that the young star has been cast as the title character in Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me. The script is based on the best-selling graphic novel by Mariko Tamaki, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. That 90s show actress Sam Morelos will co-star as Frederica 'Freddie' Riley. The story is set at a high school where Phillippe's Laura is the most popular girl in school and Freddie's dream girl. 'She has it all — charm, confidence, and charisma,' a synopsis of the plot reads. 'But there's one problem: Laura Dean keeps breaking up with her. The story follows Freddie's journey to finding the courage to end her toxic relationship and regain her self-love, with the help of her best friends and a psychic.' I Wish You All The Best director Tommy Dorfman will helm the project. 'While searching for our Freddie, Sam came into the room with a grounded, eccentric, and timeless character encompassing all of Freddie's wonder, heart, and artistry. It was clear from that moment that she was the right person to bring this story to life,' she said in a statement. 'Similarly, Ava's effortlessness as Laura Dean and the chemistry between them as actors was electric. I couldn't be more thrilled to work with both rising stars on my sophomore film.' Phillippe shared her excitement at the announcement posting a copy of the THR article in her Instagram Stories and adding her own good news. 'IT'S HAPPENING!' she wrote, 'Can't wait to break your hearts,' tagging Dorfman and Morelos in the post. She also shared some of Laura's looks which include pink hair and a photo of the character in a school uniform, with the word 'liar' written across it. 'Ava Phillippe is Laura Dean' was written at the top of the composite. The star's friends expressed their congratulations.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ava Phillippe makes red-carpet debut with Dakota Brubaker
Ava Phillippe made her red-carpet debut with Dakota Brubaker at an event for Charlize Theron 's Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) in Universal City, California, on Saturday. The daughter of Reese Witherspoon, 25, stunned in a $298 yellow gown from her AQUA x Ava Phillippe collection. She completed the look with silver peep-toe platform heels and a pair of Miu Miu sunglasses. Dakota looked sharp in beige linen suit over a white crewneck top, along with a black belt, and Oxfords shoes. He also wore a pair of black designer sunglasses, which he removed at one stage as they couple cozied up to pose for photos together. Ava and Dakota went Instagram official on December 3, and just celebrated their one-year anniversary of dating on June 20.
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby daughter of Oscar-winning actress makes red carpet debut with boyfriend...can you guess who she is?
Reese Witherspoon 's nepo baby Ava Phillippe and her live-in love Dakota Brubaker made their official red carpet debut as a couple while attending Charlize Theron 's Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) 5th Annual Block Party in Universal City, CA on Saturday. The 25-year-old LBI Entertainment model and the Vindigo frontman (who's around 26) previously went Instagram official on December 3, and they just celebrated their one-year anniversary of dating on June 20. Ava - who's named after Ava Gardner - repped her own $298 yellow AQUA x Ava Phillippe 'Embellished V Neck Cami' gown and gave her 5ft2in frame a big boost with silver peep-toe platform heels. Phillippe never removed her new favorite Miu Miu sunglasses, she styled her brunette mane in waves, and she showcased her tattooed sleeves. Dakota looked preppy in a beige linen suit over a white crewneck top, along with a black belt and Oxfords. The benefit featured a Hot Ones 'Truth or Dab' recreation onstage with the 49-year-old Oscar winner and Sean Evans as well as a special performance from Mean Girls star Reneé Rapp. Reese Witherspoon's nepo baby Ava Phillippe and her live-in love Dakota Brubaker made their official red carpet debut as a couple while attending Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) 5th Annual Block Party in Universal City, CA on Saturday Attendees also enjoyed a putting green, cornhole, foosball tables, and several sponsored booths held on the Universal Studios Backlot. At one point, the inseparable couple chatted up Yellowjackets actress Nuha Jes Izman. On June 19, Brubaker uploaded a TikTok video of himself and Ava playing Rock Paper Scissors in order to decide who got to choose what they watched together that night. The Future People singer won and chose Seth Gordon's 2008 holiday rom-com Four Christmases starring Reese and Vince Vaughn, and Phillippe scoffed: 'Babe, it's June.' The UC Berkeley sweethearts are already co-parenting two adopted dogs - Birdie and Benji - and on June 7, Dakota revealed they had officially moved in together in a TikTok captioned: 'You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that.' Despite Ava studying social sciences at college, she is now following in the footsteps of her famous folks and scored two guest-starring acting gigs that aired last April. Phillippe portrayed Veronica, who lusts after Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson), in the April 3rd episode - titled 'Spring Break' - of ABC's Doctor Odyssey alongside fellow nepo babies Charlotte Lawrence and Paris Jackson. 'It was such a learning experience, and, also the whole time, I was kind of distracted by Ryan Murphy's world building — it's insane,' the ICE out of LA activist gushed to New Beauty at the time. Ava - who's named after Ava Gardner - repped her own $298 yellow AQUA x Ava Phillippe 'Embellished V Neck Cami' gown and gave her 5ft2in frame a big boost with silver peep-toe platform heels 'He's the king of television, and it was such a privilege to be on the set and to learn from other actors who I really admire and to get to work with Josh and Kathyrn [Newton, who played Witherspoon's daughter on Big Little Lies] was super cool and a full circle moment because they worked with my parents.' Ava also portrayed the teenage version of Josh Duhamel's late onscreen wife Amalah for a flashback in the April 17th episode - titled 'By the Grace of God' - of Netflix's Ransom Canyon. 'I was in college studying social sciences, and I really started to realize how big of a toll it was taking on me to neglect my creativity,' Phillippe explained. 'I was ready to explore new mediums and psychology and sociology are such a huge part of my interests, and acting is a really great way to tie that into my creativity, which I wasn't expecting, and I didn't think I would like it as much as I do. To be honest, I didn't pick my parents' brains as much as I should have, and now I'm learning a lot and finding my own way with it, which is really rewarding.' The Kamala Harris supporter's 21-year-old brother Deacon Phillippe portrayed Christian Maddox alongside their father Ryan Phillippe in the coming-of-age drama Motorheads, which is currently ranked No. 10 on Amazon Prime Video's top 10 TV shows as of Sunday - according to Flix Patrol. The Cruel Intentions couple divorced in 2007 after seven years of marriage. Ava began her modeling career at age 19 in 2018 for Rodarte's Fall lookbook. The UC Berkeley sweethearts are already co-parenting two adopted dogs - Birdie and Benji - and on June 7, Dakota revealed they had officially moved in together in a TikTok captioned: 'You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that' Despite Ava studying social sciences at college, she is now following in the footsteps of her famous folks and scored two guest-starring acting gigs that aired last April (pictured May 11 with Reese Witherspoon) The ICE out of LA activist also portrayed the teenage version of Josh Duhamel's late onscreen wife Amalah for a flashback in the April 17th episode - titled 'By the Grace of God' - of Netflix's Ransom Canyon Ava's 21-year-old brother Deacon Phillippe (L, pictured May 13) portrayed Christian Maddox alongside their father Ryan Phillippe (R) in the coming-of-age drama Motorheads, which is currently ranked No. 10 on Amazon Prime Video's top 10 TV shows as of Sunday Phillippe went on to star in campaigns for Ivy Park, Pat McGrath Labs, and Vince Camuto as well as the 49-year-old Oscar winner's clothing company, Draper James. The Planned Parenthood campaigner is also every bit the influencer with paid partnerships for brands like Vince Camuto, Michael Kors, Dior Beauty, Fendi, Clarins, and Golden Goose. Meanwhile, Dakota - who earned a BA in cognitive science and a minor in journalism - has been hard at work taking acting classes and recording his first-ever full-length studio album.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe moves in with her boyfriend
Reese Witherspoon 's daughter, Ava Phillippe, has taken a major step in her relationship with Dakota Brubaker. Earlier this month, the actress, 25, revealed she moved in with her partner Dakota Brubaker in a sweet TikTok video. As fans excitedly reacted to the news, many social media users couldn't help but point out the resemblance between the couple and Ava's parents. Ava and Dakota seemed to bear a striking resemblance to her parents, Reese Witherspoon, 49, and Ryan Phillippe, 50, who split in 2006 after seven years of marriage. Rather than ignore the online chatter, the pair leaned in to the comparisons in another video, which showed them looking dumbstruck before dressing like the her parents in 1999's Cruel Intentions. In response to her followers' cheeky remarks Ava captioned the video: 'you guys… whaaaaattt @Dakota Brubaker.' Ava and Dakota have been making a series of humorous TikToks together, including one on Dakota's account titled 'POV you and your gf finally move in together.' Mike Posner's Cooler Than Me was playing beneath the clip as Ava snuck up behind him and hugged him. He captioned the post: 'You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that.' Under the post, TikTok users flooded the comments, with many declaring them the 'next gen Reese and Ryan.' The couple went official on social media in December when Ava posted a snap of her beau kissing her on the cheek in a photo booth. Dakota posted the same picture and added one of them sitting beneath a Christmas tree. It's unclear how the couple met, but both attended the University Of California at Berkeley. They were seen together at an event hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Instagram for content creators in November 2024. Dakota is a musician who also goes by the name Vindigo. Dakota began as a member of a band by that name, but announced in August 2024 that it had become a solo project. Meanwhile Ava has been building her acting career with appearances in Dr Odyssey and Ransom Canyon. Prior to Dakota, she dated Owen Mahoney, another UC Berkeley student, from 2019 to early 2024.
