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All we know about Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Philippe as she shares details on sexuality

Everything you need to know about Ava Phillipe 

Ava Phillipe
Faye James
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Ava Phillippe, the daughter of Hollywood stars Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe is making waves in the fashion and entertainment industry. 

She’s collaborated with big-name brands, has over a million followers on Instagram, and is known for attending some of the coolest events. Here’s what you need to know about this rising star.

Who is Ava dating?

Ava was currently dating fellow UC Berkeley student Owen Mahoney. While the duo kept their relationship largely offline, it's unclear if they are still together . 

After coming out as pansexual, Ava shared an important message to her millions of followers, saying: “I can [and] will block profiles commenting bigoted/hateful messages under my posts. My Instagram profile is not a place for cruelty/hate speech [and] I intend to keep it that way.”

Ava just came out on an Instagram Q&A© Instagram
Ava came out as pansexual last year

What does Ava do?

Ava has collaborated with big-name brands such as Beyoncé’s Ivy Park and Pat McGrath Labs, proving her ability to keep up with the hottest trends in the fashion industry. In April, she attended Coachella parties hosted by The Zoe Report’s ZOEasis and H&M, showing her passion for fashion and entertainment.

What are Ava's hobbies?

Apart from her fashion sense, Ava is also a talented artist. She’s showcased her artwork on Instagram, including sketches of herself, her mother, and even her beloved dog, Benji. Ava sells her artwork on Society6 and Etsy, where she donates a portion of her proceeds to charity.

Reese Witherspoon's children made a rare appearance in a fun video at home in LA

Has Ava worked with her mom Reese Witherspoon?

Despite having famous parents in the entertainment industry, Ava is focused on pursuing her own path. 

She’s a student at the University of California, Berkeley, and became a face of Amazon's Off to College campaign in 2019. While she’s expressed interest in pursuing acting, she’s taking her time to figure out what path is right for her.

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What are Ava's career ambitions?

Ava’s supportive parents have been a crucial factor in her success. Her mother, Reese Witherspoon, has been vocal about her pride in her daughter’s accomplishments and dedication to making a positive impact on the world.

While Ava’s career ambitions are still evolving, she’s expressed a desire to pursue the path that’s right for her. As she said on E!’s Daily Pop: “My parents have always encouraged me to choose the path that's right for me and…want you to be who you truly are meant to be.” 

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Are Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe still friends?

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, although they ended their marriage 15 years ago, appear to maintain a friendly and amicable relationship focused on co-parenting their two lovely children, Ava and Deacon. 

The devoted parents have been spotted supporting their kids at various events and celebrating special milestones together.

Is Reese Witherspoon's daughter in her show?

As far as we know, up until September 2021, Ava Phillippe, Reese's doppelgänger daughter, has not made any appearances in her mother's shows or productions. Ava seems to be forging her own path and exploring her interests outside of acting.

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