Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe Split

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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256. I hate to hear that, I was really hoping at least they would stay together. You never know, maybe they will get back together after a trial seperation. I have always like Reese, she is a great actress, and she is a southern girl, just like me. We try to conserve our morals and values and try to make things work, that is how you are raised in the south. Best to luck to them and there children. !!!!!

Posted at 5:49PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Kim

257. The couples we think will last never do....So I guess that means Britney and K-Fed will be celebrating their 50th anniversary one day...LOL

Posted at 5:50PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Holly

258. I am saddened to hear of the split up. Of all the hollywood marriages, I would have expected theirs to last. It really makes me wonder if being married is all its cracked up to be. Is anyone really happy????

Posted at 5:50PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Jean

259. here we go again. let's see how many times the media can use the words "shocking" or "shocker" to describe something that happens every day in the entertainment world.

Posted at 5:51PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Tom

260. How sad! I love Reese Witherspoon and all her movies. Ryan sure is mega cute. I resent people putting Reese down just because she's not as "laid back" as Ryan. That's awfully judgemental! People have different temperaments. It's too bad they couldn't balance each other out. The differential in money earned probably was a significant factor. Ryan gives the appearance of being "laid back" but I guess underneath he wasn't relaxed enough to deal with his wife making way more money than him.

Posted at 5:52PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Jill

261. Hey Dr. Princeton # 255....don't you know how to spell??? Sounds like it's time to go back to school!!!

Posted at 5:52PM on Oct 30th 2006 by shorty

262. Okay, I have returned to enlighten you, my sweet dalliers. You may have noticed how some of you seem so angry, and you express tghat anger by backlashing at the other bloggers. Which is a healthy expresion of emotion. I have no wories for you, only if you were towant to rip Carrot Tops hair off we might have a problem. Here are some of the reasons we feel this so greatly.
1.Reece has turned down multiple women for $ex Partners
2. You are offended by the idea of a man and man engaging in relations for money
3.You had the chance to make it in hollywood and the children ran out by the 32 foot swimming pool
4.Because you watch them through the oneway glass building and you are jealous of their beautiful leg hairs

Now this may hit home strongly with some of, and you may feel great anger and the desire to lash out at me in writing( Yes, this happened to me before) Feel free to do so, I am A PROFESSIONAL and can handle this and all future attcks against me. That just means you are feeling one of the aforementioned feelings and suffer from delusions involving Reese, Ryan or the Nanny

Posted at 5:54PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Mt. Vesuvius

263. i beleive #109 is referring to personal growth not changing partners, and that while everyone changes over time, the changes undr age 35 are more drastic than say a 60 year olds

princeton dr

Posted at 5:54PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Mt. Vesuvius

264. They have seemed like such a great couple. Soooo sad both for them and their children. Fame seems so hard on a marriage.

Posted at 5:55PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Wanda

265. Get a life, people!

Posted at 5:56PM on Oct 30th 2006 by jess

266. If they can make it through the 7 year itch they will be okay.

Posted at 5:56PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Jennifer in Fort Payne

267. Forget the lawyer, the JUDGE is what's important.

Think I'm kidding? Check out www.FamilyLawCourts.com

Posted at 5:59PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Researchdiva

268. Aww so sad... NOW I CAN HAVE RYAN!!!!!!!!

P.S. GREASE REESE is dumber than I thought!

Posted at 6:00PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Annette

269. I'm not surprised. I saw her recently on a talk show....and she never once mentioned her husband.....even though he also has been on the talk show circuit for his new movie...FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. And no questions were asked of her about him or this movie. Now I understand why?

Posted at 6:00PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Paula

270. IT'S JUST REDICULOUS...TWO PEOPLE GET MARRIED IN A BUSINESS THAT IS AND NEVER WILL BE CONDUCIVE TO MARRIAGE AND THEN HAVE 2 KIDS IN THAT ATMOSPHERE AND UST WHEN IT IS ALL GOING SO WELL FOR THEM WITH THEIR HEALTHY HAPPY LIVES THEY LET JEALOUSY AND SELFISHNESS TAKE OVER. IT'S REALLY SIMPLE AND WE HAVE ALL SEEN THIS BEFORE...A WIFE/ACTRESS GETS AN OSCAR AND SHE GETS THE BIG HEAD AND THE POOR HUSBAND CAN'T DEAL AFTER BUT SO LONG. THEN THE TALK STARTS ABOUT HOW SHE CAN'T DEAL WITH HIM NOT BEING ABLE TO DEAL WITH HER SUCCESS WHILE THE ONLY THING HE IS DOING IS TRYING TO KEEP UP ALL THE TIME AND TRYING TO GRAB SOME SUCCESS TOO. AFTER ALL HE IS AN ACTOR HIMSELF AND WANTS SOME RECOGNITION AND DOESN'T WANT TO JUST BE KNOWN AS REESE WITHERSPOONS HUSBAND. BUT I GUARENTEE THATS WHERE THEY ARE AND HAVE BEEN AT FOR MONTHS. JUST SAD AND STUPID. THIS "WE'VE GROWN APART" CRAP JUST DOESN'T WASH WITH ME.....ESPECIALY WHEN MORE THAN ONE CHILD IS INVOLVED HERE WHICH IT IS. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED THEY ARE BOTH THROWING THIS MARRIAGE AWAY FOR NO GOOD REASON. THE REAL VICTIMS OF REESE AND RYAN'S BULL ARE THOSE POOR CHILDREN. JUST A STUPID SITUATION THAT DIDN'T HAVE TO HAPPEN.

Posted at 6:02PM on Oct 30th 2006 by MICHAEL

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