Reese Witherspoon smiled proudly as she congratulated her niece on her high school graduation over the weekend.
The Oscar winner, 48, who recently announced a Legally Blonde spin-off series, embraced it instagram on Monday to share an adorable carousel of photos from Abby James Witherspoon’s milestone celebration.
In one photo, the star, adorned in a charming floral dress, put her arm around Abby James, who proudly displayed her diploma.
She also posted snaps of Abby James with her sister, Draper. The stunning siblings are daughters of Reese’s older brother, John Witherspoon.
‘Tears of joy for my amazing niece @abbyjameswitherspoon!’ Reese started in the title. ‘Congratulations on all the hard work, the long hours of studying, the endless hours of exams and essay writing… and many congratulations on being the happy, kind-hearted, energetic and fun girl that we are all so proud of! ! What a proud aunt.
Reese Witherspoon smiled proudly as she congratulated her niece Abby James Witherspoon on her high school graduation over the weekend.
The Oscar winner, 48, took to her Instagram on Monday to share an adorable carousel of photos from celebrating Abby James Witherspoon’s milestone.
Abby James will go to Loyola Marymount University in the fall, according to her. instagramdespite the takeoff of his burgeoning career in Hollywood.
The rising star has already landed roles in Boys of Summer (2024) and Secret Headquarters (2022).
Meanwhile, Reese’s sweet shout-out comes after her ex Ryan Phillippe shared a photo of the former It couple on his Instagram Stories.
‘We were hot and soaked in late 90s angst @reesewitherspoon. (such a cooler moment than today),’ the Cruel Intentions actor captioned the image.
In the photo, the stars embrace each other and Reese sports a chin-length bob haircut, which contrasts with Ryan’s mohawk style.
The former couple first crossed paths at the Morning Show star’s 21st birthday party in 1997.
Just two years later, they shared the screen in Cruel Intentions alongside Selma Blair, and their on-screen chemistry led to their marriage.
Their union lasted nine years, during which they had two children: daughter Ava, now 24, and son Deacon, 20.
‘Tears of joy for my amazing niece @abbyjameswitherspoon!’ Reese started in the title.
Abby James will head to Loyola Marymount University in the fall, according to her Instagram, even as her burgeoning Hollywood career takes off.
She also posted snaps of Abby James with her sister, Draper.
Abby James and Drap are the daughters of Reese’s older brother, John Witherspoon (pictured)
Phillippe and Witherspoon announced their separation in October 2006, issuing a joint statement at the time.
“We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate,” a rep for the couple said.
“They remain committed to their family and we ask that you respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time.”
Witherspoon later married Jim Toth and together they welcomed their son Tennessee, who is now 11 years old. However, the couple announced their separation in March 2023.
As for the “Prey” actor, he never remarried, but he shares a daughter, Kai, now 12, with his ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp.
Recently, fans have been advocating for Ava, the former couple’s daughter, to play a young Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series for Amazon Prime.
Reese’s sweet shout-out comes after her ex Ryan Phillippe shared a photo of the former It couple on his Instagram Stories.
The actors were married for nine years and welcomed two children, daughter Ava, 24, and son Deacon, pictured in 2006.
The prequel, titled Elle, will tell the character’s origin story as the protagonist navigates her way through high school before becoming a Harvard Law student.
After the news broke, social media users asked Ava to play the role of young Elle, whose character was made famous by ‘bend and snap’.
Following the announcement, fans of the film took to social media and begged Reese to include her daughter in the cast.
One person said: “If your daughter doesn’t play her, we will be very angry.” “Will Ava play Elle?” another user questioned.
