Ava Phillippe, the first-born child and daughter of actress Reese Witherspoon and actor Ryan Phillippe, chose not to follow in her parents' footsteps into the world of acting. Her parents married in Charleston while Reese was six months pregnant with her, but they separated in 2006 and divorced in 2007. Despite not pursuing a career in entertainment, Ava has garnered a significant social media presence, amassing a following of more than 1 million on Instagram.

Career & Family Life

Ava has a younger brother, Deacon Reese Phillippe, and two half-siblings. Her half-brother, Tennessee, is from her mother's second marriage to Jim Toth, while her half-sister, Kai, is from her father's relationship with Alexis Knapp. Ava was named after the iconic actress Ava Gardner.