The 'Legally Blonde' beauty marks her first public display of affection with new boyfriend Oliver Haarmann during a cozy dinner in the Big Apple following their return from a weekend getaway.
- Sep 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - Reese Witherspoon, the beloved "Morning Show" actress, has been garnering attention recently not just for her professional work, but her burgeoning romance with Oliver Haarmann.
The past year has been quite transitional for the actress who finalized her divorce from her second husband, Jim Toth, in August 2023. With a successful career, co-parenting responsibilities, and a new relationship, there's a lot in her life that captures public interest.
Reese, 48, was recently seen holding hands with the 56-year-old German financier during a date night in New York City. She looked radiant in a black dress, marking her first public display of affection with Haarmann.
The pair was previously spotted at a heliport in NYC, signaling that their romance was becoming more public and potentially more serious. They have been quietly seeing each other for months.
Haarmann, a founding partner of Searchlight Capital Partners and a minority owner of the New York Islanders, shares two sons with his ex-wife, businesswoman Mala Gaonkar. Interestingly, Gaonkar is now dating musician David Byrne.
Despite their affluent lifestyle and high-profile backgrounds, both Witherspoon and Haarmann seem to appreciate the quieter moments, often flying under the radar when spending time together.
While the tabloids speculate about Reese's love life, she has been openly discussing the challenges of her recent divorce. She emphasized the importance of authenticity in her latest interview with Harper's Bazaar, clarifying that she feels more in control now than during her first divorce from her "Cruel Intentions" co-star, Ryan Phillippe. "To be able to talk to people directly about what's going on in my life feels much more authentic," she shared.
As she navigates this new chapter, Reese continues to prioritize her children: Ava, 24, Deacon, 20, from her marriage to Phillippe, and Tennessee, 11, whom she shares with Jim Toth.
The split with Toth, which had been a "badly kept secret" in Hollywood, was reportedly amicable, with the couple agreeing to co-parent Tennessee as their primary focus. An insider confirmed, "They love [their son] Tennessee and this is their focus. They will continue to co-parent amicably."
Despite the turbulence of her personal life, Witherspoon has no regrets about ending her marriage with Toth. A source close to her mentioned, "She has 'no regrets' about ending the union and is 'doing much better now.' "
And as for her budding romance with Haarmann? Well, Reese is taking things slow, enjoying the present, and dealing with love and life with her characteristic grace and determination.