In August 2002, Witherspoon and Phillippe started going to couples therapy, suggesting there was trouble in paradise.

They ironed out their issues and Witherspoon gave birth to their son, Deacon Phillippe, in October 2003.

The couple ultimately called it quits in 2006.

Ryan Phillippe with Reese Witherspoon posing together

Nevertheless, they continue to co-parent their children and put their differences aside tojointhem for every major event.

[…] He is really proud of who they’ve become."

However, those rumors were put to rest by just how sweetly Ryan has spoken about her.

Ava and Ryan Phillippe attending events

Meanwhile, Ryan Phillippe toldEntertainment Tonightthat Deacon planned to study music at New York University.

He also gushed about his son’s EP: “It’s incredible.

I’m so excited for people to hear.

Deacon Phillippe posing with dad Ryan

It’s really good stuff.

I’m super proud.”

When he spoke toPeoplein 2021, the actor noted that he loved hiking with Deacon.