When Family Resemblance Strikes Twice
Here’s something that’ll make you do a double-take. If you ever needed another reason to believe Ava Phillippe looks just like her mom, Reese Witherspoon, here it is: her boyfriend Owen resembles her dad, Ryan Phillippe. It’s like a throwback to the golden days of Hollywood when Reese and Ryan were a power couple. Recently, Ava shared a rare photo of the two of them during an adventure in Austin, Texas, and let’s just say, the resemblance is uncanny.
Ava, 21, posted the sweet selfie on Instagram with the caption, “The bats were feeling shy … so here’s a pic of us instead.” The image was taken during a visit to the iconic Austin Bat Bridge, where Ava’s flowing locks and big smile added to the charm. The couple looked like they stepped straight out of a 1990s Reese and Ryan photo shoot, proving that genetics really do play a part in love stories.

Fans couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance and flooded Ava’s comments section with messages. “Young Reese and Ryan all over again,” one fan commented, while another joked, “I thought this was a throwback pic of your parents!” It’s clear that Ava and Owen’s chemistry mirrors the charm and charisma that once defined Reese and Ryan’s relationship.
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Ava Keeps Things Low-Key, But Mom Approves
Ava isn’t one to flaunt her relationship on social media, but according to E! News, she and Owen have been together since 2019. They met at the University of California at Berkeley, where Ava is pursuing her studies. While she’s kept a low profile about their romance, it seems her mom, Reese, is all in. Reese commented on Ava’s post with a simple but heartfelt message: “These two,” accompanied by a heart-eyed emoji.
Reese, 45, and Ryan, 46, were married in 1999 and welcomed two children, Ava and her younger brother Deacon, before parting ways in 2008. Despite their split, they’ve maintained a respectful coparenting relationship, with Reese raising their children as a single mother for several years before marrying her second husband, Jim Toth, in 2011. Together, they added another son, Tennessee, to the family in 2012.

Growing Up With a Hollywood Legend as a Mom
As a mom of three, Reese is dedicated to teaching her children the importance of grace, love, and hard work. For Ava, having Reese as a role model is nothing short of a blessing. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ava once wrote, “This is the gorgeous woman who taught me about the power of graciousness, love, ambition, and hard work. She inspires me every day to live with gratitude for the life I’ve been given and compassion for others.”
It’s clear that Ava is not only carrying on her parents’ legacy but also forging her own path. Whether it’s through her studies, her relationships, or her personal growth, she’s proving that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.


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