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Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe Split

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

Reese and Ryan split Reese 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.

Sources 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.

Tags: celebrity divorce, celebrity splits, CelebrityDivorce, CelebritySplits, Reese Witherspoon, ReeseWitherspoon, Ryan Phillipe, RyanPhillipe

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226. I can't believe it.. those 2 were so cute together.. I feel bad for there kids too.

Posted at 4:29PM on Oct 30th 2006 by whip

227. MARRIAGE=FINANCIAL BONDAGE

Posted at 4:30PM on Oct 30th 2006 by gposner

228. Reese:

I am so saddened to hear this news. I have always thought that you were the perfect couple. God Bless You and Your Children and Ryan through this.
You've got great southern roots and I too am from the south so just hold your head up honey and keep doing your job as a mom and actor.

Posted at 6:03PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Jan

229. I think they suck. They should go see the local parish priest and work it out. Hollywood people are so selfish. Bloodless, money-grubbing freaks.....

Posted at 4:40PM on Oct 30th 2006 by dan boland

230. it's about time!!! ryan phillipe always looked like he was beaten over the head with a hammer whenever he was walking the red carpet next to reese. sorry but they always looked mis-matched to me. he looks like a lover-boy and she's the mom type. they both deserve to find a better match.

Posted at 4:37PM on Oct 30th 2006 by sally

231. This doesn't surprise me at all. After all, they are just PEOPLE, and people have problems, some that just can't be worked out.
I , too, hope they can keep things civil, for the sake of their kids.

Posted at 4:39PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Elaine

232. Gosh, for ONCE I'd like to see more hollywood couples staying together. To many divorces! It's sad.....

Posted at 4:40PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Michele

233. Their separation is not a shock (I don't think Hollywood married couples can last); however, I was really hoping they would be one of the VERY few couples that could make it work and last. I wonder which Hollywood couple will be next????

Posted at 8:51PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Kimberly

234. Wow...a lot of the women on here are pathatic...and mean...Reese is a bicth?? A type a personality?? Where the hell do you get this from?? If anything this couple jas rarly been seen in the tabloids and seemed pretty grounded!! Why is she a bicth?? She is not!! Why are fellow females so threatened by this successful classy wholesome image of reese. Damnn. You cant please america. You party and sleep around, you get bad reps like paris or tara rieid,,,,if you become a great mother and a great actress and keep your name out the tabs ur a bicth

Posted at 5:42PM on Oct 30th 2006 by connie

235. I think it is so funny how some of you can say what kind of a person someone is when you never even met them. The only ones who know why they split and what kind of personality they have are the ones who really know them and I doubt any of you do.

Posted at 4:43PM on Oct 30th 2006 by alisa

236. please-- its about time-- now maybe he will come out of the closet i think we have known for years he is gay

Posted at 4:44PM on Oct 30th 2006 by steven douglas

237. Sadly, i have seen it coming for sevaral years.
Ryan one time at i believe an academy awards saiud "she makes more money than i do"
That really was a foolish, imature thing for himto say, especially with all the people that ha to be listening.
Hopefully he can overcome his jealousy of her success, and realize he can do better in his own career.
It makes me very sad because they are such a beautiful couple

Posted at 4:44PM on Oct 30th 2006 by chucks.

238. Can't say that I CARE... Also can't believe that I am taking the time to comment on a Hollywood divorce..

Posted at 4:46PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Mike Murphy

239. I think the news of them splitting is very depressing I thought if any hollywood couple made it the they would be it, I find it very shocking.

Posted at 5:04PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Tiffany

240. How can all of you commenting on Britney and K-Fed.

HAVE ANY CLUE OF WHY THEY GOT MARRIED - Oh that's right you CANNOT so STFU already. It is possiblethey got married because she loves him and he loves her... you stupid motherfuckers.

I hope everyone you all know talks shit behind your back all day everyday. You walk by with your husband wife boyfriend girlfriend gay lover whatever..I hope as soon as you pass by..you can hear the laughter. It would serve you loser fucks right. Always hating on everyone and saying shit you have no fucking clue about. I just hope the people you think are your friends are truly behind your back haters..cause you ALL deserve it.

Fuck You, hater fucks!

Posted at 4:47PM on Oct 30th 2006 by ME of course

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