Watch: Reese Witherspoon playfully guides her red-carpet date, son Deacon Phillippe, trading an in-sync point at the 'Elle' NYC premiere

Reese Witherspoon and her son, Deacon Phillippe (22), shared a charming, energetic moment on the pink carpet at the world premiere of the Amazon Prime Video series 'Elle' in New York City on June 23, 2026. The actor fully embraced the 'Legally Blonde' aesthetic, while Philippe perfectly coordinated with his mother by donning a bright magenta tie. The duo had the most fun while posing for the flashing cameras. Phillippe's playful dynamic was evident when he donned a pair of sunglasses, eliciting a laugh from Witherspoon. The mother-son outing brought the franchise full circle, echoing the original 'Legally Blonde' premiere back in June 2001, which Witherspoon had famously attended alongside Deacon's father and her ex-husband, Ryan Phillippe.