Reese Witherspoon’s Daughter Ava Phillippe Mortified as Fans Notice Awkward Detail About Her Boyfriend

Ava Phillippe’s TikTok Sparks Awkward Comparison to Parents Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe

Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillippe, found herself in an amusing yet cringe-worthy moment when TikTok users pointed out an uncanny resemblance between her relationship and her famous parents’ past. The 25-year-old model and influencer, often labeled a “nepo baby,” reacted to a comment on her TikTok video with boyfriend Dakota Brubaker, where a user dubbed them “Reese & Ryan” — referencing her Oscar-winning mother and father, Ryan Phillippe.

[Image: Ava and Dakota in the TikTok video, looking uncomfortable with the comparison]

In the now-viral clip, Ava visibly cringed, waving her hands in denial, while Brubaker awkwardly adjusted his glasses. The duo leaned into the joke by playing Bittersweet Symphony from her parents’ 1999 film Cruel Intentions, where Ryan famously played the scheming Sebastian Valmont. Dakota even mirrored Ryan’s iconic turtleneck-and-glasses look from the movie.

Fan Reactions: “Can’t Unsee It!”
The comment section exploded with fans doubling down on the comparison. One user joked, “If not Cruel Intentions, why Cruel Intentions shaped?” while another noted, “He looks just like your dad!” Ava humorously liked a comment pointing out, “Technically, you were IN Cruel Intentions” — a nod to her being born during her parents’ marriage. Followers also praised her blend of both parents’ features, with one writing, “You’re all your mom or all your dad in different angles.”

[Image: Side-by-side of Ryan Phillippe in Cruel Intentions and Dakota Brubaker’s outfit]

Family Ties and Career
Ava, who studied social welfare at UC Berkeley, has navigated her own path while embracing her Hollywood roots. She began modeling at 19 for brands like Rodarte and Draper James (her mother’s clothing line) and has since collaborated with Michael Kors, Dior, and Fendi. With 1.1 million Instagram followers, she balances influencer partnerships with advocacy for Planned Parenthood and Kamala Harris.

Despite her success, Ava’s relationship with father Ryan Phillippe appears distant; they haven’t been photographed together since 2018. Meanwhile, she credits Reese for the life lesson: “Pretty is as pretty does,” emphasizing kindness over appearance.

[Image: Ava and Reese Witherspoon at a 2024 event]

What’s Next for Ava?
Currently, Ava’s boyfriend, Dakota, is recording his debut album under the stage name Vindigo. As for Ava, she continues to embrace her unique spotlight — blending humor, family legacy, and her own rising career.

[Image: Ava in a recent modeling campaign]

The TikTok moment, while awkward, highlights how Ava navigates fame with self-awareness and a touch of playful irony — proving she’s carving her own identity beyond being “Reese and Ryan’s kid.”

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