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Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reese Witherspoon's ex Ryan Phillippe, 50, and mini-me son Deacon, 21, could pass for BROTHERS
Father-son duo Deacon Phillippe and Ryan Phillippe attended a special screening of their upcoming TV series Motorheads on Tuesday. The 21-year-old rising actor and 50-year-old Hollywood vet both looked handsome in fashionable outfits complementing their respective styles. For his part, the New York University student donned a forest green collared sweater and matching slacks, adding black accents. He secured his pants with a long onyx belt and coordinating sneakers with white soles. Meanwhile, Ryan — who shares Deacon with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon — looked great in a beige suit. The New York University student donned a forest green collared sweater and matching slacks, adding black accents His trousers were wide-legged and pleated down the center, and the Cruel Intentions star punctuated the look with black dress shoes. He sported a light, scruffy beard while his mini-me son was clean shaven. The two stars will appear together in the forthcoming Amazon Prime series, arriving on May 20. Speaking with People on Tuesday, Ryan revealed his reaction when he found out his son might be cast as his brother in a series of flashback scenes. 'I was like, "Wow, okay," he recalled, adding, 'I didn't want to be an influence one way or the other, so I said, "Well, offer it to him, and see what he thinks."' He continued, 'The whole time [in my head] I'm like, "Please do it. Please do it. I want you there with me." But I wanted it to be his own decision.' In addition to Deacon, Ryan shares 25-year-old daughter Ava Phillippe with Reese, 49. He's also dad to daughter Kai, who turns 14 in July, with 35-year-old ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp. When Deacon told him he was taking the Motorheads role, he said, 'I was thrilled, because what that meant was he would come in and out throughout the production, and I would get to spend time with him.' His son has been studying music in New York City since 2022. He explained, 'When your kids go off to college, it's really unsettling. It really leaves a deficit, a hole in your life in some ways. 'Even though I go and visit him in New York, and we spend a lot of time with each other when we can, it's different than when you've got them in your house every day. This experience offered me that opportunity again to live together for a week.' The proud parent gushed, 'I was there through his first night shoot, which was really funny to see him struggling to stay awake at 3:30 in the morning. Even though we didn't have scenes together, it was very much a shared experience.' He said one memorable highlight of working with Deacon was when they sat in showrunner John A. Norris' office together to brainstorm what their characters' 'childhood would have been like.' 'Me and my son talking about what we were like as brothers is a very cool, unique thing to have happened,' he noted. 'And then the two lead characters of the show, Michael Cimino and Melissa Collazo, they play [Deacon's] kids. 'There was a time where we all got together and had dinner and had laughs about that because he's younger than both of them, but he's their father. There was a lot of really, really funny and sweet moments.'
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby's A-list dad gushes over son landing a role on his TV show
Ryan Phillippe is over the moon about the latest casting decision on his upcoming TV series Motorheads on Amazon Prime. Ryan plays a former NASCAR mechanic named Logan, whose brother Christian disappeared 17 years ago. Deacon, 21, plays Ryan's brother Christian in flashbacks and Ryan is thrilled to be working with his son, whom he shares with his ex-wife Reese Witherspoon, 49. 'It was the showrunner's idea. He came up to me and said, "We're thinking about offering the role of Christian in flashbacks to your son." I was like, "wow,"' he told the New York Post. And internally I'm like, "please!" I wanted it, but I wanted to play it very cool and let them work it out, separate of me. 'I said, "Well, then offer it to him, and see what he thinks." And then Deacon said he wanted to – what a joy,' the Cruel Intentions star said. Ryan Phillippe is over the moon about the latest casting decision on his upcoming TV series Motorheads on Amazon Prime. Deacon Phillippe seen here on October 29, 2024 Ryan plays a former NASCAR mechanic named Logan, whose brother Christian disappeared 17 years go. Seen herein February 2022 Motorheads is Deacon's second role. His first was in Netflix's Never Have I Ever. Motorheads follows high schoolers Zac (Michael Cimino) and Caitlyn (Melissa Collazo), who move with their mom (Nathalie Kelley) back to her Rust Belt hometown, where there's a thriving street race scene. They're close with their uncle, Logan (Phillippe), a former NASCAR mechanic who now struggles to keep an auto body shop afloat. Logan's younger brother is Zac and Caitlyn's father and was a legend in the street racing scene until he vanished under mysterious circumstances 17 years ago. 'We didn't have scenes together, but he was playing my brother. And so, we sat in a room with John the showrunner … and talked about what our childhood would have been like growing up – which is such a unique thing to have with your son,' Ryan told The Post. Ryan was on set when Deacon was filming just in case he needed him 'just to kind of show him the ropes, and let him know how things typically go, or if he had any questions.' 'I was there for his first night shoot, watching him be bleary-eyed at three in the morning,' he recalled. 'So, it did feel like a shared experience, even though we weren't on-screen together.' Deacon, 21, plays Ryan's brother Christian in flashbacks and Ryan is thrilled to be working with his son, whom he shares with his ex-wife Reese Witherspoon, 49. Seen here in February 2022 'It was the showrunner's idea. He came up to me and said, "We're thinking about offering the role of Christian in flashbacks to your son." I was like, "wow,"' he said. Seen here with mom Reese in 2024 'And internally I'm like, "please!" I wanted it, but I wanted to play it very cool and let them work it out, separate of me. 'I said, "Well, then offer it to him, and see what he thinks." Reese seen here May 1, 2025 Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe, 25, has 'no contact' with dad Ryan Phillippe, an insider exclusively tells the Daily Mail Meanwhile, Ryan's other kid with Reese, Ava Phillippe, 24, is embroiled in a major feud with her dad. The Daily Mail can reveal that Ava is 'estranged from her dad out of choice' and has not seen the 50-year-old in two years. 'She has no contact with him and rarely mentions him,' a source says. 'Ryan hasn't been a present father figure in her life for years.' But the pair's relationship hasn't always been so strained - with past interviews and social media posts speaking of their 'inspiring' bond. In 2018, Ryan's ex-girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt accused him of assault in a $1 million lawsuit. Elsie claimed that Ryan came to her house in Los Angeles and threw her down the stairs before 'kicking and striking' her. She also claimed in the legal filing that he used drugs, alcohol and steroids, which caused mood swings and extreme anger. Ryan denied the allegations and emphasized his support for 'women's rights, feminism and advocacy.' The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2019, just days before they were set to go to trial for an undisclosed amount. The source says the Cruel Intentions actor, 50, 'hasn't been a present father figure in [Ava's] life for years' Ryan was on set when Deacon was filming just in case he needed him ' just to kind of show him the ropes, and let him know how things typically go, or if he had any questions.' Seen here in 2024 Although the actor has continued to deny the allegations, our source says they had an impact on Ava – who has been an outspoken advocate on issues like body positivity, mental health awareness, and LGBTQ+ rights. 'Things really soured in 2018 around the time he was accused of abuse by his ex,' the insider adds. 'Her issue with Ryan is his treatment of women which she finds appalling.' While Ryan remains close with Deacon, our source says: 'Ava doesn't follow Ryan on social media any more, and she has no interest in the relationship he shares with her brother.' Indeed, the pair reportedly haven't seen each other since April 2023 when they attended the release party for Deacon's debut album. While they were both pictured at the event in West Hollywood, there were no photos of father and daughter together.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ryan Phillippe reveals how son Deacon ended up on his show ‘Motorheads'
Like father, like son. Ryan Phillippe's new role on Prime Video's 'Motorheads' turned into a family affair — as his son, Deacon Phillippe, 21, plays his brother on-screen. 'It was the showrunner's idea, John A. Norris,' Ryan, 50, exclusively told The Post.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reese Witherspoon and boyfriend Oliver Haarmann look ready to move in together after touring $13M NYC apartment
Reese Witherspoon and boyfriend Oliver Haarmann may be looking to move in together after 10 months of dating. A source recently revealed the couple have been checking out a three-bedroom, 4.5-bath apartment at Robert A.M Stern's new, ultra high-end 14-residence building. 'They are looking in the area because [one of her kids] is attending NYU and Reese wants to be close,' an insider told Page Six. 'They've toured the apartment twice already and were very sweet and affectionate at both tours.' The lavish 3,200 property, which is listed for $ is located in the midst of her son Deacon Phillippe's college campus. Although Witherspoon primarily resides at her Nashville home, Haarman lives in New York, where his private equity firm is headquartered. She also has a home in Los Angeles, where her media company, Hello Sunshine, is based. Witherspoon, who is worth an estimated $440million, struck up a relationship with Haarmann after hanging out as friends in the wake of her divorce from Jim Toth, 54. The couple, who share 12-year-old son Tennessee, called it quits in March 2023 after 12 years of marriage. The actress, who currently stars in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show, was previously married to Ryan Phillippe from 1999 until 2008. They have daughter Ava, 25, and son Deacon, 21. Haarmann has reportedly spent time with her two sons and the actress has been flying between Nashville and New York to see him. 'Reese is doing great and enjoys dating,' a source told People. 'She's having fun with Oliver. She often flies between Nashville and NYC to see him. He's spending time with her kids too.' The source added: 'Reese loves that he's a businessman and not into Hollywood.' Rumors of a romance first surfaced in July when the new couple took a helicopter ride together into New York City. The following day they enjoyed a romantic dinner date at L'Artusi restaurant in the West Village. At that time a source told People that they were just 'friends,' as the Legally Blond actress' 'biggest priorities' were her youngest son and her work. That same month she spoke candidly about her divorce from Toth, claiming she felt 'very connected' after announcing their break up in a joint social media statement back in March. 'To be able to talk to people directly about what's going on in my life and just share it in the way that I share great professional experiences or personal experiences,' she told Harper's Bazaar. 'It feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice and not let somebody else control what's happening. 'Then, of course, there's speculation, but I can't control that. All I can do is be my most honest, forthright self and be vulnerable.' She continued: 'I think about how many other people are going through this experience. I don't feel isolated at all. I feel very connected.' They have since been pictured at an event for book publisher Assouline and recently enjoyed a dinner with Witherspoon's son Deacon. Harvard alumni Haarmann was also previously married and shares two children with his ex-wife Mala Gaonkar. The financier was a former partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd. (KKR), a global investment firm in London. He left in 2010 and became a founding partner at his own private equity firm, Searchlight Capital Partners.
