Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe Split

Posted Oct 30th 2006 1:40PM by TMZ Staff

Reese and Ryan splitReese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have separated. The couple's rep released a statement to TMZ Monday morning that says "We are saddened to announce that Reese & Ryan have decided to formally separate. They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time."

Sources tell TMZ Witherspoon has contacted celebrity divorce lawyer Robert Kaufman, who has represented Jennifer Aniston, Roseanne and Lisa Marie Presley.

Reese and Ryan Photo GallerySources say Witherspoon spoke with Kaufman about divorcing Ryan Phillippe, her husband of seven years. The couple has two children. They met at Witherspoon's 21st birthday party.

As for why Witherspoon contacted Kaufman, we're told it was not triggered by one event. Rather, one connected source says it was "cumulative."

Divorce papers have not yet been filed.


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1. Oh that's so sad!! They always seemed like such a grounded couple...

Posted at 1:48PM on Oct 30th 2006 by stix&stones

2. Can anyone stay married in Hollywood??? I really thought they would make it work. How sad!!

Posted at 1:55PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Myrtle the turtle

3. I knew it. People who are shocked need to open their eyes. Ryan is laid back stoner while Reese is an uptight mega bitch. I am happy he is finally set free...

Posted at 1:56PM on Oct 30th 2006 by sunny

4. How sad. The seemed so happy and committed to each other and their children.

Hopefully they can remain civil for the sake of their children.

Posted at 1:56PM on Oct 30th 2006 by rockerbuns

5. I'm sorry to hear this but not surprised. They have been denying rumors for a long time about them splitting up. You just knew they were hanging on for " the kids "
To be " trying to spice up their marraige " after such a short time was an indicator that it wasn't going so good. I wish them luck. I am glad that they handling this on a " friendly " level for the sake of the children.

Posted at 2:03PM on Oct 30th 2006 by the wise old owl

6. I agree with you Number 3. Ryan is the kind of guy that can take his craft seriously and still talk with the crew in between takes. Reese, while I like some of her movies, seemed not to find that balance. It is sad, I thought that they could have balanced each other out. This is the one that I was rooting for, you never see in the tabloids and they looked genuinely like they love to hang with their children. Hope they can find people to make them happy.

Posted at 2:05PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Tiffany

7. I never saw this one coming. I really don't think marriage licenses are valid for more than 10 years at this rate. BTW,If he actually was a laid back stoner she is lucky to get rid of him! No one needs that type of bad influence around their children.

Posted at 2:05PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Yeah, I am

8. That is a shame

Posted at 2:06PM on Oct 30th 2006 by GentleTip.com

9. I'm not surprised at all. She makes way more $ than her soon to be ex-hunsband. Now she has something in common with Jennifer Gardner, Jessica Simpson and Hilary Swank.

Posted at 2:07PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Carl

10. I'm sad to see another set of parents divorce, BUT, it's notice to know that hottie Ryan is single again. It enhances my fanasies!

Posted at 2:08PM on Oct 30th 2006 by kathryn

11. She always struck me as being a type A control freak who is not very fun. Ryan seems like he would be a very nice guy.

Posted at 2:09PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Lisa

12. Wow! I really thought they would stay together for a long time. They made such a cute couple. Oh well, i wish them the best.

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Angelina

13. When's Britney and K-Fed getting divorced?

Posted at 2:13PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Just Asking

14. I am not at all surprised. I read somewhere she has made $78 million during their marriage while he has made about $2 million. The male ego can't take that. It's hard enough in the "real world" when the wife is much more successful. In Hollywood I'm sure it's 10x as hard. But he'll get half!!

Posted at 2:17PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Kay

15. thank you #13 it needs to happen

Posted at 2:17PM on Oct 30th 2006 by lisa

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