Reese Witherspoon appears to have a new man in her life as she was spotted with private equity financier Oliver Haarmann in New York City this week – one year after her divorce from second husband Jim Toth.
DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal Reese, 48, has been seen out on a string of dates with Haarman, 56, – whose ex-wife – businesswoman Mala Gaonkar, 54, is now in a relationship with musician David Byrne, 72.
Reese looked chic in a black dress and heels as she hopped into an SUV before a dinner date with Haarmann – who wore a white shirt and blue trousers.
The pair looked in great spirits as they chatted during the day – marking the second time they have been seen together this week.
They were also seen on Sunday arriving at a heliport together before heading to an apartment building.
Reese Witherspoon appears to have a new man in her life as she was spotted with private equity financier Oliver Haarmann in New York City this week – one year after her divorce from second husband Jim Toth
Reese and ex-Jim tied the knot in 2011, before announcing their split in 2023; pictured together in January 2020
DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal Reese, 48, has been seen out on a string of dates with Haarmann
It is unclear how serious their relationship is. DailyMail.com has contacted Reese’s representative for comment.
Haarmann – who is German – is a founding partner of Searchlight Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm.
He was previously a senior partner of the global investment firm KKR & Co. He shares two sons with Gaonkar.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in history and international relations from NYC’s Brown University in 1990, and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1996.
The Morning Show actress and her ex-husband, 54, shocked fans in March 2023 when they announced they had separated and were getting a divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage.
The actress officially filed for divorce from Toth in April 2023, a week after announcing the end of their marriage. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind their split in court documents.
Reese and her ex Jim were first romantically linked in 2010, before they became engaged later that same year in December.
The former couple tied the knot during a romantic and intimate backyard wedding in 2011.
Their split announcement was made just days ahead of their 12th wedding anniversary.
Back in August, the pair reached a divorce settlement and agreed to continue to co-parent their 11-year-old son, Tennessee.
Reese looked chic in a black dress and heels as she hopped into an SUV before a dinner date with Haarmann – who wore a white shirt and blue trousers
Haarmann was seen smiling as he joined Reese for dinner
It is unclear how serious their relationship is
Reese was seen chatting with Oliver and friends at dinner
The star looked typically glamorous as she stepped out
The pair headed into an SUV together on the night
Reese showed off her svelte frame as she stepped out
The star looked giddy as she left the restaurant
Haarmann was previously married to businesswoman Mala Gaonkar, 54 and the pair have two sons (pictured 2016)
She is now dating musician David Byrne – pictured 2023
Reese smiled at Haarmann as the pair enjoyed the evening
Reese was seen greeting a pal as she headed off on the night
Reese also shares son Deacon, 20, and look-alike daughter Ava, 24, with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, 49.
An insider told People about the split that it was ‘very difficult’ for the movie star to accept that she and her former partner were ‘two very different people.’
Someone close to the two noted that the ambitious producer ‘has her hand in a lot of pots’ and Toth ‘prefers less frenzy.’
It was added that, ‘They’ve been spending less and less time together while she was working.’
More than ten years after tying the knot, the longtime duo ‘found themselves with fewer interests in common.’
Reese is described by a source as ‘headstrong and focused’ and Jim is said to be ‘more laid-back.’
The Pleasantville actress spent more time in Nashville In 2022 as she worked on producing the Apple TV music competition show My Kind of Country.
She also flipped a local house for close to twice the cost of what she paid for the home.
They were also seen on Sunday arriving at a heliport together before heading to an apartment building
The pair were seen heading out in the Big Apple
They looked happy as they headed to look at an apartment
Reese looked stunning a white outfit with blue cardigan as she headed off with Haarmann
The star is mom to Ava, 24, and Deacon, 20 with ex husband Ryan Phillippe and Tennessee,11, with ex Jim Toth (pictured together)
The mother-of-three’s company Hello Sunshine also produced the Amazon series Daisy Jones & the Six.
Per Reese’s solemn divorce announcement, the twosome decided to go their separate ways with ‘a great deal of care and consideration.’
A source said the partners ‘worked on’ their issues and arriving at divorce ‘took a long time.’
A source previously told PageSix that the imminent divorce was a ‘badly kept secret’ in Hollywood for months.
It was also shared that Reese is ‘upset’ over the marriage ending.
The Big Little Lies actress and the talent agent’s split announcement read: ‘We have some personal news to share … It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce.
‘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.
‘These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.’
But there is no mess: ‘There is no drama,’ insisted People’s insider. ‘They love [their son] Tennessee and this is their focus. They will continue to co-parent amicably.’
Reese recently discussed her first divorce from Cruel Intentions co-star Ryan Phillippe.
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar in July, Reese said she felt very ‘out of control’ when her first divorce went public.
‘When I was divorced before, the tabloid media got to tell people how I was feeling or how I was processing, and it felt very out of control,’ Reese told the publication.
The Legally Blonde star officially filed for divorce from Toth back in April 2023, a week after announcing the end of their marriage
Reese and Ryan, who famously starred in the 1999 romantic drama Cruel Intentions, split in 2008 after a seven-year marriage; Pictured in 1998
The exes have maintained a famously amicable relation ship – pictured with son Deacon on his 18th birthday
But this go around, the Hollywood star feels that she’s able to be more ‘authentic’ as she navigates this ‘vulnerable time’ in her life.
‘To be able to talk to people directly about what’s going on in my life and just share it in the way that I share great professional experiences or personal experiences, it feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice and not let somebody else control what’s happening,’ Reese explained.
Despite going through a divorce a source close to The Last Thing He Told Me producer told People in April that she has ‘no regrets’ about ending the union and is ‘doing much better now.’
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