01of 17At First SightWhittle/Splash News OnlineReese Witherspoon and Creative Arts Agency agent Jim Toth were first spotted together having dinner at Italian eatery Locanda Portofino in Santa Monica, California, on Jan. 29, 2010, just two months after the actress ended her very public courtship with Jake Gyllenhaal.“They were having a lot of fun, totally getting along and laughing and talking the whole dinner,” said a fellow diner. “Reese seemed very happy.”
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At First Sight
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Reese Witherspoon and Creative Arts Agency agent Jim Toth were first spotted together having dinner at Italian eatery Locanda Portofino in Santa Monica, California, on Jan. 29, 2010, just two months after the actress ended her very public courtship with Jake Gyllenhaal.
“They were having a lot of fun, totally getting along and laughing and talking the whole dinner,” said a fellow diner. “Reese seemed very happy.”
02of 17Show of HandsFameThe low-key couple maintained a handy connection during lunch on April 24, 2010, in L.A., three weeks after Tothcelebrated Easterwith Witherspoon and her kids, Ava and Deacon, . “She wants them to get to know him,” a sourcetold PEOPLEof the actress’s children withex-husbandRyan Phillippe. “She thinks he’ll be a great influence.”
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Show of Hands
Fame
The low-key couple maintained a handy connection during lunch on April 24, 2010, in L.A., three weeks after Tothcelebrated Easterwith Witherspoon and her kids, Ava and Deacon, . “She wants them to get to know him,” a sourcetold PEOPLEof the actress’s children withex-husbandRyan Phillippe. “She thinks he’ll be a great influence.”
03of 17In TandemPedro Andrade/Pacific Coast NewsCatch me if you can! Witherspoon and Toth joined forces for one of theirfavorite activitieson Sept. 3, 2010 – running! – in Santa Monica, California.
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In Tandem
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Catch me if you can! Witherspoon and Toth joined forces for one of theirfavorite activitieson Sept. 3, 2010 – running! – in Santa Monica, California.
04of 17Family BondingStewart Cook/Rex USA; Inset: Jim Ruymen/UPI/LandovWitherspoonreceived her staron the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 1, 2010, an honor she celebrated with her children at her side and Toth seated in the audience beside her parents, Betty and John. “He is not intimidated,” a source told PEOPLE. “There’s no competition.”
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Family Bonding
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Witherspoonreceived her staron the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 1, 2010, an honor she celebrated with her children at her side and Toth seated in the audience beside her parents, Betty and John. “He is not intimidated,” a source told PEOPLE. “There’s no competition.”
05of 17Sparkle MotionGamepiksNowthat’ssomething to cheer about! After getting engaged over the Christmas holiday, Witherspoon flashed her 4-carat sparkler at a Jan. 4, 2011, Los Angeles Lakers game with Toth. “Jim knows Reese is the one for him,” a source told PEOPLE. “It’s what he’s been waiting for. [Getting engaged] is a natural step for them.”
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Sparkle Motion
Gamepiks
Nowthat’ssomething to cheer about! After getting engaged over the Christmas holiday, Witherspoon flashed her 4-carat sparkler at a Jan. 4, 2011, Los Angeles Lakers game with Toth. “Jim knows Reese is the one for him,” a source told PEOPLE. “It’s what he’s been waiting for. [Getting engaged] is a natural step for them.”
06of 17Dress RehearsalKevin Mazur/VF11/WireImageLeading up to their big day, Witherspoon and her fiancé donned their finest formal wear for the star-studdedVanity FairOscar soiree on Feb. 27, 2011. “He gets her and her world,” a friend of the actress told PEOPLE. “He’s a family-oriented guy, and that’s all she ever really wanted.”
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Dress Rehearsal
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Leading up to their big day, Witherspoon and her fiancé donned their finest formal wear for the star-studdedVanity FairOscar soiree on Feb. 27, 2011. “He gets her and her world,” a friend of the actress told PEOPLE. “He’s a family-oriented guy, and that’s all she ever really wanted.”
07of 17Heads TogetherReese Witherspoon InstagramAfter marrying on March 26, 2011, at Witherspoon’s Ojai, California, ranch, the pair kept a fairly low profile, sharing glimpses into family moments on Instagram.In the run-up to the nuptials, Witherspoon was “very giddy,” an insider told PEOPLE, adding the actress was “excited to see what the future holds.”
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Heads Together
Reese Witherspoon Instagram
After marrying on March 26, 2011, at Witherspoon’s Ojai, California, ranch, the pair kept a fairly low profile, sharing glimpses into family moments on Instagram.
In the run-up to the nuptials, Witherspoon was “very giddy,” an insider told PEOPLE, adding the actress was “excited to see what the future holds.”
08of 17Growing GroupReese Witherspoon InstagramWhat it held was more family!In September 2012,Witherspoon and Toth welcomedson Tennessee James.
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Growing Group
What it held was more family!In September 2012,Witherspoon and Toth welcomedson Tennessee James.
09of 17Fab FourAva Elizabeth Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Deacon Reese Phillippe, and Jim Toth.Gregg DeGuire/WireImageIn more recent years, like atThe Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast Gala in 2019, red carpet moments have included Witherspoon’s older kids Ava and Deacon.
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Fab Four
Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Deacon Reese Phillippe, and Jim Toth.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
In more recent years, like atThe Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast Gala in 2019, red carpet moments have included Witherspoon’s older kids Ava and Deacon.
10of 17Feeling FancyJim Toth and Reese Witherspoon in January 2020.Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyThe couple kept it classic in black and white at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.
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Feeling Fancy
Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon in January 2020.Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
The couple kept it classic in black and white at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.
11of 17Award WorthyReese Witherspoon InstagramAnd got all dolled up a few days later for the Producers Guild of America Awards.
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Award Worthy
And got all dolled up a few days later for the Producers Guild of America Awards.
12of 17Silver BelleReese Witherspoon and Jim Toth in February 2020.Kevin Mazur/VF20/WireImageMake it a triple! Weeks later, they attended theVanity FairOscars party in style.
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Silver Belle
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth in February 2020.Kevin Mazur/VF20/WireImage
Make it a triple! Weeks later, they attended theVanity FairOscars party in style.
13of 17So ThankfulReese Witherspoon InstagramThanksgiving 2020included an at-home celebration in which Witherspoon thanked frontline workers and medical professionals while keeping her family close.
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So Thankful
Thanksgiving 2020included an at-home celebration in which Witherspoon thanked frontline workers and medical professionals while keeping her family close.
14of 17Birthday BlissReese Witherspoon and Jim Toth.Reese Witherspoon/InstagramIn a 2021 birthday postfor her husband, Witherspoon called Toth “wonderful, passionate, curious,” adding, “no one loves your family or friends more than you.”
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Birthday Bliss
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth.Reese Witherspoon/Instagram
In a 2021 birthday postfor her husband, Witherspoon called Toth “wonderful, passionate, curious,” adding, “no one loves your family or friends more than you.”
15of 17So SweetReese Witherspoon/instagramWitherspoon paid tributeto her husband in a 2022 Valentine’s Day post — complete with matching tees.
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So Sweet
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Witherspoon paid tributeto her husband in a 2022 Valentine’s Day post — complete with matching tees.
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Sing Thing
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17of 17Parting WaysReese Witherspoon InstagramOn March 24, 2023,the two announced they were divorcing,days shy of their 12th wedding anniversary.“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.“A source told PEOPLE, “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.”
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Parting Ways
On March 24, 2023,the two announced they were divorcing,days shy of their 12th wedding anniversary.
“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.”
A source told PEOPLE, “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.”
source: people.com
