Inside the relationship between Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Fans are still shocked to learn about the split of Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, one of the most stable marriages in the Hollywood Industry. The duo, who share more than a decade of marital relationship, has announced that they are "moving forward with deep love, kindness, and mutual respect for everything we have created together.”
Witherspoon and Toth were nothing but one of the 'It' couples in the industry. The star met Toth in 2010 and here is how they began dating to the sad ending of their iconic love story.
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How did Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth meet?
The 'Your place on Mine' star met Toth soon after her breakup with her ex Jake Gyllenhaal. She stated about the initial meeting with him on Elle, "It happened out of the blue. This really drunk guy was hitting on me, making such an idiot of himself, and yelling at me. He was like, [slurring, scowling, pointing a finger in her face] `You don't know me.' And I was like, `Yeah, I know. I don't know you!' Jim came over and said, `Please excuse my friend. He's just broken up with someone'. Jim was a really good friend, pulling him out of that situation. That's just kind of who he is, a really good person."
After their initial meeting, a source revealed to People, “This is someone who just two months ago was being very vocal about not being ready to settle down. She was ready to just date and have fun and be free. The relationship happened very fast. I think for the first time in a very long time, she feels as if she’s with a grown-up. ”Further," the insider revealed, “Friends are very surprised how quickly she’s moved on from Jake and how fast things have progressed with Jim. She takes relationships very seriously. Even she’s surprised at how fast she fell for him.”
Meanwhile, she introduced him to her friends on March 20, when she celebrated her birthday in Ojai. “She was initially hesitant to introduce Jim to the kids,” says her friend. However, with approval from her friends, she introduced him to her two children, Ava, 10, and Deacon, 6. The Insider also claimed, “She loves that he’s not a celebrity. She always felt that she and Jake had so much heat on them from the press, but with Jim things have not been as crazy. They’ve been left alone to get to know each other in a more private way.” In the initial period of dating, Toth was always seen saying, "My girlfriend this, my girlfriend that.’ He’s really into her,” says a longtime friend of the Pennsylvania native. “He used to be such a player, but he’s treating her like gold. He’ll do anything for Reese.”
Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon got married in 2011
The couple got engaged in 2011 and married the same year. Speaking of her engagement, she said to Elle, "Jim said to me, `I'm gonna show you every day what a good partner is, what a good person is. I'm going to take care of you. I'm gonna do this so much that you're gonna get used to it.' I was like, `What are you talking about?' I've never had anybody like that in my life."
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They got married on March 26, 2011, in a private ceremony. She wore a custom-designed Monique Lhuillier blush-hued gown with a Chantilly lace corset bodice and full tulle A-line skirt and her daughter Ava was the maid of honor. In an interview with USA Magazine, she said, "I got lucky. I did. I got very lucky. He's so wonderful with the children. I'm very blessed. Somebody close to me once said, 'Oh, no man will ever accept your children.' And I just thought it was the most horrifying thing someone has ever said to me in my entire life." Further, she added, "And until I got remarried, I don't think I realized how stressed I was. I feel so much relief. I don't think I realized how stressed I was being a single parent. It was really, really stressful. It's not easy on anybody. It's really traumatic."
Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon welcomed Tennessee
The duo welcomed their first child, Tennessee James, on September 27, 2012. Reese had also told People, “He’s an incredible man, a wonderful organizer, a great leader. He knows how to get people together. He’s very patient and funny with the kids. And he really encourages them to see the humor in life.” Meanwhile, she also discussed their tough schedules being parents, “They’re growing up. They have school on Monday, so we’re going to fly back and see them tomorrow. They’re in high school, junior high, and pre-school.” The duo also co-chaired for Stand Up to Cancer NYC. Toth helped found the fundraiser with donors American Airlines and Merck and raised $42 million. Reese spoke about the initiative, “My husband lost his father to cancer seven years ago. And it has been his mission to raise money for SU2C and raise awareness about early detection and cancer research.”
When Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth were arrested for DUI
Reese and Jim got arrested in 2013 in Atlanta. Toth was facing a DUI charge after driving in the wrong lane, while Witherspoon was also arrested on a disorderly conduct charge. Meanwhile, the actress was also handcuffed after disobeying repeated instructions from the arresting officer. The officer claimed, “Mrs. Witherspoon began to hang out the window and say that she did not believe that I was a real police officer. I told Mrs. Witherspoon to sit on her butt and be quiet. “Mrs. Witherspoon asked, 'Do you know my name?' I answered, 'No, I don’t need to know your name'. I then added, 'right now'. Mrs. Witherspoon stated, 'You’re about to find out who I am'. Mrs. Witherspoon also stated, ‘You are going to be on national news'. I advised Mrs. Witherspoon that was fine," as per Variety.
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In an interview with Marie Claire, she said, "I get a lot of support from my husband [Jim Toth, an agent at CAA], who cares deeply about equality and always tells me, 'Why wouldn’t you call the person in charge of a company and have a personal relationship with them?' He’s encouraged me to be outspoken. Oprah has encouraged me before I ever met her to be the best version of myself, through her book clubs, the people I saw on her show. [She’s been] an incredible advocate for me as a businesswoman." The couple had also bought a Brentwood Estate for $16 Million in March 2020, as per Architecture Digest. Reese also wished Jim on his 50th birthday and wrote on Instagram, "Happy Birthday to my amazing hubby, Jim!! Everything you do, you put in 1000 %! Whether he’s training for a triathlon, giving back to his community, supporting his friends, or loving his family, he gives his whole heart to so many people everyday! I [heart emoji] you so much, JT! #youmake50lookgood."
Why did the duo split?
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According to Radar Online, the busy schedule of the actress led to the split of the duo. "Jim is hardly ever with her," an insider said. "It's always like that." Further, it said, "Reese is always on the move. She's the kind of woman who bounces off the walls, whereas Jim is a placid dude. The hecticness that surrounds Reese is a lot and sometimes hard to handle. Reese is spinning a lot of plates right now," an insider shared. "It's a highly stressful position to be in." In a joint statement, they declared on Friday, March 24, “We have some personal news to share… It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they said. “We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together. Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter,” they added. “These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”