Reese Witherspoon enjoyed some rare quality time with her son Deacon Phillippe inNew York City as she took a break from filming her hit drama, The Morning Show.
On Tuesday night, the actress, 48, and college student, who is set to make his feature-length film debut in the upcoming movie 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank alongside Liam Neeson, found time in their busy schedules to catch up.
Deacon, who is the spitting image of his father Ryan Phillippe, stuck by his mom’s side as they crossed the street together and strolled around the Big Apple together.
The actor, 20, sported a plain black t-shirt, Nike sneakers and a baseball cap over his wavy brown hair while giving Witherspoon a tour of ‘The City That Never Sleeps.’
Deacon has been living in New York City since starting New York University in 2022 and quickly began following his famous parents’ footsteps into acting.
Reese Witherspoon enjoyed some rare quality time with her son Deacon Phillippe as she takes a break from filming her hit drama, The Morning Show, in New York City
In addition to appearing in two episodes of Netflix’s popular series, Never Have I Ever, Deacon released a 12-track album, A New Earth, last year.
Meanwhile, the Legally Blonde star has been busy shooting season four of The Morning Show with Jennifer Aniston in New York.
Witherspoon appeared in good spirits while out with her son as she opted to rock an open denim button-down over a knee-length black dress and sandals.
She completed her casual look with a brown leather crossbody, from the brand Loewe, and a baseball cap.
This marks the first time the pair have been seen together since news broke that Deacon, who is who is studying music, landed his first major role in a movie.
Deadline reported on Friday that Deacon will be joining the star-studded cast of a film adaptation of 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank.
The news comes two years after Deacon made his acting debut as a guest star on season three of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever (2022).
In the last year, Deacon has upped his social media presence and he’s attended a slew of major Hollywood events with his mom, who is worth a reported $400 million.
On Tuesday night, the actress, 48, and 20-year-old college student found time in their busy schedules to catch up
The Oscar winner welcomed Deacon during her nine-year marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
The former couple also share daughter, Ava, 24.
The exes met at the Morning Show star’s 21st birthday party in 1997.
Two years later they starred in Cruel Intentions together with Selma Blair and got married.
In the last year, Deacon has upped his social media presence and he’s attended a slew of major Hollywood events with his mom, who is worth a reported $400 million (see in January)
The Oscar winner welcomed Deacon during her nine-year marriage to Ryan Phillippe as well as their daughter, Ava, 24 (pictured in 2019)
Phillippe and Witherspoon split in October 2006 and issued a joint statement at the time.
‘We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate,’ a rep for the couple said.
‘They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time.’
Witherspoon went on to marry Jim Toth and welcome son Tennessee, 11.
The Oscar winner welcomed Deacon during her nine-year marriage to Ryan Phillippe
She and Toth announced their split in March 2023.
The Prey actor never got remarried, but shares daughter Kai, 12, with his ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp.
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