Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillippe, has proudly opened up about her sexuality, sharing her truth online with her followers. Ava, who is 25 years old, is the daughter of Witherspoon and her ex-husband, actor Ryan Phillippe. She also has a younger brother, Deacon Phillippe, and a half-brother, Tennessee James Toth, whom Reese shares with her ex-husband, Jim Toth.
Earlier this year, during a Q&A session on her Instagram, Ava shared that she is attracted to “people,” rather than focusing on gender. Although Ava hasn’t specifically labeled her sexuality, her openness aligns with pansexuality, which refers to being attracted to individuals regardless of their gender. This marks an important moment in Ava’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
There have been rumors that Ava is dating Owen Mahoney, a fellow student at UC Berkeley. The two are believed to have started dating in 2019, though they have kept their relationship relatively private.
Ava has also been vocal about online hate and bigotry. In a previous post, she made it clear that she would block users who post hateful or bigoted comments under her social media posts. Ava stated, “My Instagram profile is not a place for cruelty/hate speech, and I intend to do what I can to keep it that way. Peace and love.” Her stance shows her commitment to creating a safe and supportive online space for herself and others.
During Pride Month 2024, Ava shared a powerful message in a post celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. She wrote: “Once upon a time, some gal on the internet said ‘gender is whatever’ in reference to her own sexuality. Many took her words out of context, but she knew what she meant. Anyways, this is her posting for the first day of Pride Month 2024.” Ava also added, “Happy Pride Month” and expressed her love and support for her LGBTQ+ community.
Ava’s mother, Reese Witherspoon, has expressed her pride in her daughter’s journey, noting that Ava is in the process of finding herself and her path in life. Reese has always supported her children’s individual identities and has been vocal about her role in helping them navigate their own journeys of self-discovery. With Ava’s openness and her mother’s unwavering support, it’s clear that she is embracing who she is with confidence and love.
