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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91. FIRST OFF WHO KNOWS THESE PEOPLE PERSONALLY ... I BET NONE OF YOU ... SO WHY JUDGE THEM AND GIVE THEM TITLES LIKE MEGA BITCH AND STONER ... AND WTF DOES IT MATTER WHO MAKES THE MONEY IN THE FAMILY ... MONEY DOESN'T BUY HAPPINESS !

Posted at 3:01PM on Oct 30th 2006 by STACEY

92. My question is why is anyone surprised when any Hollywood couple gets divorced? The media falls all over themselves getting all the details of flowers and the clothing they wear. Most get married anywhere but a church and take oaths that are meaningless. The surprise would have been if they stayed married for 50 years and that is the sad story

Posted at 3:15PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Joe

93. WHO CARES!!!

Posted at 3:02PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Ray

94. in my opinion i wonder why do we need to know what do celbrities do anyways? thats an other way to make them concided,we know they are rich,we know they wierd demands,drive out of space type cars,,so i ask do we need to fill their head up with more ego, by chasing every move they do. i wish someone could tell tom cruise how ridiculous he looks next to his rail thin wife,he looks like her younger brother since he is only 4'11,and she is close to 7feet.celebrities are just morons with money, if they werent who they are people wouldnt look twice at them, i mean is paris hilton a sight to see,i have dogs who weigh more than her. people please stop giving these air headed celebrities more ego,please stop

Posted at 3:02PM on Oct 30th 2006 by cesar

95. Can't wait TMZ to read your headline, Britney and Kevin Federline Split.

Posted at 3:02PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Everyone

96. Of course they are breaking up. Ryan has always been envious of her success.
When she won the Oscar his face said it all. Ba-Bye!

Posted at 3:22PM on Oct 30th 2006 by John

97. Wow! I always thought that Reese and Ryan were one of the rare exceptions of Hollywood couples that would not go through the typical Hollywood split up. I hope they can at least remain on friendly terms!

Posted at 3:04PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Jack

98. This story makes me feel like this: :(

I thought theirs was a love that would last. But since it hasn't, I'm available Ryan!

Posted at 3:04PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Ivy Candelaria

99. I guess it is about time that everyone knew he was Bi-Sexual. We used to get together in Malibu in early 2003 on a regular basis. It has nothing to do with their relationship...it is fine he is just more into guys.

Posted at 3:48PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Tim E

100. Im shocked and saddened by these recent developments. I always felt like they were Americas couple and as they grew older together, our country would as well. I must say that I now can't trust in love anymore.

Posted at 3:07PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Marc Vincent

101. Hey number 3, do you know them personally? And number 6, newsflash...no one MAKES you happy. You make YOURSELF happy. That's why so many marriages are doomed from the beginning -- people have unrealistic and immature notions of what marriage is supposed to be about and they want to flee at the first sign of conflict.

Posted at 3:07PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Are You Kidding

102. That is so awful! I thought they were a couple who were together for the long haul. It really lowers my moral if a couple who seems so put together what hope do I have?

Posted at 3:07PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Melinda

103. Maybe Ryan is finally coming out of the closet...he has always struck me as being gay for some reason.

Posted at 3:07PM on Oct 30th 2006 by jenromo

104. wtf

Posted at 4:19PM on Oct 30th 2006 by Tim E

105. Goes to show if you live in Hollywood/LA and your married, it will NOT last. Move to Park City, Utah (where Scott Wolf and his wife live) any where out side of CA if you want your marrige to last.

Posted at 11:21AM on Oct 31st 2006 by Ayana

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