Reese Witherspoon is mourning the loss of her beloved family dog, Hank, following his death at age 14 this week.
The 48-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who is rumoured to be dating Oliver Haarmann, shared an adorable photo of the chocolate Labrador on her front porch as she paid tribute to him.
She wrote: ‘We will miss your sweet spirit, Hank.
‘Thank you for being the best family pet and the leader of the pack.’
The star’s children Ava, 24, and Deacon, 20, who she shares with ex-husband Ryan Philippe, also shared touching snaps with their late dog.
Reese Witherspoon is mourning the loss of her beloved family dog, Hank, following his death at age 14 this week.
The 48-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who is rumoured to be dating Oliver Haarmann, shared an adorable photo of the chocolate Labrador on her front porch as she paid tribute to him.
Ava wrote: “14 1/2 years of pure love and constant tail wagging. His job was ‘family pet’ and he was amazing at it.
“Thanks Hanky for reminding us that every day is the best day in the world.”
Deacon wrote: ‘The happiest dog ever’ on a post of him cuddling Hank.
Reese is also a mother to son Tennessee, 11, whom she shares with ex-husband Jim Toth, 54, a former talent agent whom she split from last year.
Reese is currently at the centre of claims that she is dating German private equity financier Olivier Haarmann, 56.
She and Olivier were spotted out and about in New York last week, and DailyMail.com exclusively reported that they had been on multiple dates before.
However, a source close to the pair commented that Reese is “taking things slow when it comes to dating” and added that she is “friends” with Olivier.
“She enjoys it, but she doesn’t want it to be a big focus. She’s busy with work and her son. Those are her top priorities,” the source said. People.
The star’s children Ava, 24, and Deacon, 20, who she shares with ex-husband Ryan Philippe, also shared touching snaps with their late dog.
This follows claims she is dating German private equity financier Olivier Haarmann, pictured in 2016 with his ex-wife Mala Goankar.
Olivier is a founding partner of private equity firm Searchlight Capital Partners and was previously a senior partner at global investment firm KKR & Co.
He has two children with his ex-wife Mala Gaonkar, 54, who is now romantically involved with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, 72.
Reese and Ryan married in 1999, just three months after the release of their teen drama Cruel Intentions, which also starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair.
At the time of their wedding, Reese was already pregnant with Ava, and they welcomed Deacon in 2003 before divorcing in 2008.
In 2011, Reese married Jim Toth, who as an agent represented such famous names as Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey.
They announced their separation in March 2023, just two days before celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary.
Insiders later claimed that rumors had been circulating for months that the marriage was on the verge of collapse, via Page six.
On April Fool’s Day, it was learned that Reese had filed for divorce in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ.
Reese and Jim’s lifestyles are said to have diverged, as she had a successful Hollywood renaissance and he preferred more relaxation, People.
A source said Jim, who used to be at CAA but left in 2019 to work at doomed streamer Quibi, was more “laid back,” while Reese was “stubborn and focused.”
Reese shares Tennessee with her ex-husband, former Hollywood talent agent Jim Toth, 54, whom she split from last year; Reese and Jim pictured in 2020
Reese and Ryan Phillippe married in 1999, just three months after the premiere of their teen drama Cruel Intentions; photographed in August 1998.
At the time of her wedding, Reese was already pregnant with her and Ryan’s daughter, Ava, who celebrated her 24th birthday late last year.
Reese and Ryan are also friendly co-parents to a 20-year-old son named Deacon, with whom they are pictured celebrating his high school graduation.
“They were spending less and less time together while she was working,” said one source, while another claimed: “She’s in too much trouble; he prefers less frenzy.”
Reese has a formidable list of projects in the works, not only as an actress but also as a producer, a role to which she has embraced with enthusiasm.
Her upcoming releases include a third season of her hit HBO series Big Little Lies, as well as a third Legally Blonde film.
