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

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

17. I can't believe this has happened. These two met at one of my concerts in Texas and I thought they would go the distance but I guess it was not to be.

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Billy Ray Cyrus

18. #9 Its Garner... OMG.. Are you new to gossip?

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

19. thank you #13 it needs to happen

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

20. 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

21. 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

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

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

23. 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

24. its a hoax

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

25. 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

26. It doesn't surprise me at all. He never seemed happy with Reese which is really sad. Poor second baby was born to save this marrige but a child can't fix a broken union.

Posted at 2:32PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Jussy

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

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