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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16. #9 Its Garner... OMG.. Are you new to gossip?

Posted at 2:18PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Amanda

17. What I don't understand, Ryan just gave an interview stating that it was extremely hard for him to be away from Reese and the kids when he is on location shooting a movie. Why go through all that trouble of painting such a nice picture if you are going to seperate literally 2 weeks later. I guess she caught him by surprise because according to him he was happy. The oscar went to her head.

Posted at 2:20PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Ms. Scarlet

18. its a hoax

Posted at 2:20PM on Oct 30th 2006 by mishimon

19. I really didnt see this coming! Thats too bad, and their kids are adorable!!!
We wish them the best!

Should we start placing our bets on K-Fed and Britney?

Posted at 2:21PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Amanda

20. I'm actually somewhat shocked to hear this. I always thought they were the one couple to beat the odds and actually make it. Oh well, life goes on.

Posted at 2:21PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Kristina

21. overrated as an actress should never have won academy award

Posted at 2:21PM on Oct 30th 2006 by james

22. Bummer.

Reese has the class, beauty, and talent of her generation in Hollywood.

Marriage is progressively becoming an anachronism.

Posted at 2:22PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Nick

23. Why do Celebrities marry each other? They are almost at 95% chance of breaking up or divorcing. They should meet people outside their realm, maybe, just maybe that'll work.

Posted at 2:24PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Angel

24. Damn i certainly wish this particular couple stayed together. They always seemed happy. Well best wished on an amicable divorce at least

Posted at 2:24PM on Oct 30th 2006 by brenda

25. I will never understand why hollywood stars have children....they never stay together and the children are the victims. Hollywood people should just sleep with one another and leave committment and love to the rest of us!

Posted at 2:24PM on Oct 30th 2006 by laura

26. What a shame. These two really seemed "normal" by Hollywood standards. I really thought there was genuine love and esteem between them. They seemed to balance each other.

I hope they stay cordial for the children.

Posted at 2:25PM on Oct 30th 2006 by WTF?

27. Just because she makes more money has nothing to do a marriage ending. He has always seemed a little immature for her. She always seems so serious. They have been working to stay together for years now. They were just at the premire for Flags of our Fathers, and I thought how content they both looked. Many marriages that aren't in Hollywood don't last either. Any couple that can stay together for more than a year in Hollywood under constant scrutiny has my blessing!!!!

Posted at 2:25PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Donna

28. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!


They were such a good couple that seemed like they actually cared for eachother. And for the dumbass that said it is because Ryan doesn't make enough money... he actually stopped acting to be a stay-at-home dad. The money didn't matter to him, so shut your face. How dare he be a good father, rather than allow his wife to make more money! (oh my!) This is the 21st century... grow up.

I wish them all the best and hope they do not turn nasty to eachother for the sake of the children.

Posted at 2:26PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Sierra

29. She used to do pagents when she was a little girl. Not many of those girls area nice. Additionally Kevin Smith, the director of Clerks had this story to tell about Reese... (direct from his blog)

Ultimately, Reese was cast instead of Joey Lauren Adams in Overnight Delivery, as New Line was grooming her for stardom. After the initial understandable bout of disappointment, Joey found peace with this decision, especially once she'd gotten Chasing Amy under her belt.

So it's a year later. We've shot Amy but it hasn't come out yet. Joey and I have seen an early cut of Overnight Delivery, and she wants to say something nice about Reese's performance to Reese -- a real stand-up gesture that you'd never catch me making, were I in her shoes. We jockey up to Reese at a party (me, quite unwillingly), and Joey tells her that she's seen the flick, and she thinks Reese was really good, adding she's glad Reese got the part when all was said and done. And how does Reese react?

She sneers at Joey. Then turns away.

Children, I wouldn't say it unless I'd witnessed it with my own two eyes. Greasy Reese Witherspoon sneered at the compliment like the third grade girl with the most Valentines sneers at the third grade girl with the second most Valentines after all the Valentines have been given out, just prior to the distribution of the holiday cupcakes. It was an ugly, ugly moment. There was no offer of even an insincere, Hollywood-type "Thanks." Merely a sneer.

Posted at 2:26PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Scott Gould

30. I am sad that these two could not overcome their fame in order to have a family with their beautiful children. I did see it coming...when Reese received the Golden globe award and got up to receive it, Ryan slapped her on the back harder than was normal. I remember thinking that the green eyed monster had jumped up and grabbed him and contray to what some on this board think I believe that Reese is the wronged party. Ryan is not laid back, he may have an easy way with people and she may be more introverted and serious but he is obviously the guy who is physical and borders on abusive.

Posted at 2:28PM on Oct 30th 2006 by JUDY ROUTT

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