Reese Witherspoon makes loved-up red carpet debut with ultra-private new beau Oliver Haarmann


The Legally Blonde icon seems to have found love again after her divorce from second husband Tim Joth


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By Chiara Shuman
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Reese Witherspoon enjoyed a special evening both personally and professionally on Tuesday night, as she stepped out for her first official public appearance with boyfriend Oliver Haarmann at the Elle Premiere in New York City. 

The Oscar-winning actress, 50, looked phenomenal alongside her financier beau, as the pair celebrated the release of the prequel series of her iconic 2001 comedy Legally Blonde.

Oliver Haarmann and Reese Witherspoon attend Premiere of New Series "Elle" © Getty Images
Oliver Haarmann and Reese Witherspoon attend Premiere of New Series "Elle"

The star was dressed accordingly, as she sported a bubble-gum pink off-the-shoulder pencil dress, featuring oversized floral appliqué detailing across the bust - in a nod to her character’s infamous signature colour. 

Oliver accented his girlfriend’s look perfectly, seen in a strapping navy suit and matching pink tie to Reese’s dress. The couple appeared more than relaxed, as they walked and posed for cameras together, rarely letting go of the other's hand. 

Reece in her Elle inspired outfit © Getty Images
Reese in her Elle inspired outfit

The premiere was quite the success for Reese, who worked as producer on Elle, a new series exploring the teenage years of the iconic character she first brought to life in the early 2000s.

Also supporting the star on the carpet, was her son, Deacon Phillippe, who looked incredibly suave next to his mother, seen wearing a tailored black suit, aviator sunglasses and hair slicked back.

Reece and Deacon Phillippe © Getty Images
Reece and Deacon Phillippe

Fans couldn’t help but notice the 22-year-old's resemblance to his father, Ryan Phillippe, who Reese divorced back in 2006. The pair, who met at Reece’s 21st birthday party and tied the knot in 2001, also share daughter Ava, 26. 

In 2011, Reese married Hollywood agent Jim Toth after a whirlwind romance. She described herself as "very lucky" to find her perfect fit in a Marie Claire interview.

 Ryan Phillippe and Reese in 2006© Getty Image
Ryan Phillippe and Reese in 2006

"Now I feel a great sense of relief and an incredible amount of support from my husband," she said. The couple welcomed their son, Tennessee, in September 2012.

On March 24, 2023 however, they announced their decision to divorce, emphasizing their priority to maintain their family's well-being during the transition.

Reese with her sons Deacon Phillippe, Tennessee Toth and ex-husband Jim Toth in 2022© Getty Images
Reese with her sons Deacon Phillippe, Tennessee Toth and ex-husband Jim Toth in 2022

"We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together. Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter," Reece shared in a post on her instagram. 

It seems third time’s the charm though for the mother-of-three, who has found love with her German private equity financier and founding partner of Searchlight Capital Partners. The pair have been linked for nearly two years, first spotted enjoying dinner together at the West Village classic L'Artusi in 2024.

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