- Reese Witherspoon celebrated her son Deacon Phillippe’s 22nd birthday with a touching tribute on Instagram.
- The post featured a series of sweet selfies and throwback photos showcasing the mother-son duo through the years.
- Witherspoon, who shares Deacon with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, has often said being a mom is the “biggest part” of her life.
- The heartwarming post gives fans a rare glimpse into the close-knit bond she shares with her son.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Reese Witherspoon is melting hearts across social media after sharing a heartfelt tribute to her son, Deacon Phillippe, for his 22nd birthday. The 49-year-old star of The Morning Show took to Instagram to post a collection of cherished photos, giving her millions of followers an intimate look at her son growing up.
The post began with a handsome solo shot of Deacon, followed by a series of adorable selfies of the mother-son pair from different stages of his life. The genuine affection between them is palpable in every picture.
“Happy 22 to my wonderful son @deaconphillippe ! 💫I love you so much, buddy 🧡🧡🧡,” Witherspoon wrote in the caption, a simple yet powerful message of a mother’s love. She also echoed the sentiment on her Instagram Stories, adding, “Happy 22nd Birthday, Deacon!”
More Than an Actress, A Devoted Mom
While she has a multifaceted career as an award-winning actress and producer, Witherspoon has always been vocal about her most important role: being a mother. In a past appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, she opened up about the challenges and rewards of motherhood.
“There’s a lot of compromise… You feel like that’s what makes me wake up on a Sunday, it’s not movies or my job, it’s my kids,” the Legally Blonde alum shared. “Being a mom is really great, it’s a big part of my life. I would say it’s the biggest part of my life.” She emphasized that all the sacrifices were “truly worth it.”
Family First
Witherspoon shares Deacon and her 26-year-old daughter, Ava Phillippe, with her ex-husband, actor Ryan Phillippe. She is also a mother to 13-year-old son Tennessee James Toth, from her previous marriage to Jim Toth. Her dedication to her blended family is a constant theme in her public life.
Red Carpet Duo
This isn’t the first time fans have seen the strong connection between mother and son. Just last October, the duo graced the red carpet together at the WSJ. Magazine’s 2024 Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art. When asked by PEOPLE about having her son as her date for the evening, Witherspoon beamed, saying that having him by her side was “so fun!”