Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon married in 1999. They met on the filming of “Cruel Intentions” in 1997.
Ryan Phillippe appeared to be feeling nostalgic on Monday, May 27, when he shared an Instagram Story snapshot of himself and his ex-wife Resse standing together.
In the shot, the actor lovingly recalled the moment they stood together for the photograph in the late 1990s, saying, “We were hot and drenched in late ’90s angst.” “What a cooler time than today.”
Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon, who met on the set of “Cruel Intentions” in 1997, were undoubtedly the most talked-about couple in the aughts. The pair, who became engaged 12 months later, married in 1999 and had two children: Ava (now 23) and Deacon (now 19).
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe surprised the world when they announced their breakup in October 2006 after seven years of marriage. Witherspoon filed for divorce, claiming irreconcilable differences. At the time, a spokeswoman for the former couple said: “We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate. They remain devoted to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the protection of their children at this time.”
In a 2011 Elle interview, Reese Witherspoon gave a tiny glimpse inside the split, saying, “I was so, so young, like, insanely young. Nonetheless, I learned a great deal. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to learn more about being a partner and in a marriage.” She continued, “You can’t say, ‘I don’t want to talk about that. You just can’t. You’ve got to talk about it all.”
