'No regrets': Reese Witherspoon is 'doing much better' after difficult divorce from Jim Toth
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon's divorce was “not an easy one for her,” but she is “doing much better now” after announcing her split with estranged husband Jim Toth in March.
According to a source close to the ‘Legally Blonde’ actress, "The divorce decision was not an easy one for her. It was rough to reach the decision and to announce it.” "Reese is doing much better now though. She has no regrets and is just focused on her kids and work,” reported the source to People.
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The ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ actress and ‘Jim’ actor share a 10-year-old son named, Tennessee James Toth. The source continued about how Witherspoon’s friends are being supportive of her in this difficult time, "She has a big group of loyal friends that she leans on.” Looking after their son is their primary focus now. "There is no drama with Jim. They co-parent and this is the focus."
‘These matters are never easy’
On March 24, just a few days shy of their 12th wedding anniversary, Witherspoon, 47, and Toth, 52, issued a joint statement on Instagram to announce their divorce. They started, "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," before adding, "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."
After announcing their son is their greatest priority, "Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter," they said, "These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone's respect for our family's privacy at this time."
During that time, a source said, "They really are the best of friends and this is such an amicable decision. They are so committed to co-parenting together. They are invested in their whole family and making this as smooth as possible for everyone," reported People.
Celebrating Deacon’s music album launch with Ryan Phillippe
On April 15, the ‘Big Little Lies’ star reunited with her other ex-husband, the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ star Ryan Phillippe, 48, to celebrate their younger son Deacon Reese Phillippe’s album, 'A New Earth's' launch. Both Deacon, 19, and Ryan Philllippe shared the sweet memories from the event on their Instagram accounts. The event served as a family reunion, as the former couple’s elder daughter, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, 23, was also present at the event.
Witherspoon appeared to be a proud mother as she was beaming with joy at her son's memorable achievement in a red sweater and a pair of black jeans.