Reese Witherspoon’s Daughter Shows Off Her Boyfriend — His Uncanny Resemblance to Her Dad Sparks Heated Buzz

Ava Phillippe, the daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, is often compared to her iconic mom, with many noting that they look like two peas in a pod. Now, fans have noticed another surprising resemblance — Ava’s boyfriend looks remarkably like her dad!

Ava Phillippe, 25, playfully responded to a fan who compared her and her boyfriend, Dakota Brubaker, to her famous parents, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.

The budding actress took to TikTok to react to the comment, which read, “Close enough. Welcome back Reese and Ryan.”

In a hilarious TikTok video, Ava Phillippe reacts with exaggerated disbelief — mouth agape, repeatedly mouthing “no” and shaking her head in mock disgust — as her boyfriend, Dakota Brubaker, steps into frame wearing a black turtleneck and glasses, echoing the iconic look of Ryan Phillippe’s character, Sebastian Valmont, from the 1999 thriller Cruel Intentions.

Despite her dramatic reaction, Ava embraced the playful comparison by setting the video to The Verve’s 1997 hit “Bittersweet Symphony” — the iconic track that played during the closing scene of Cruel Intentions, the Roger Kumble-directed film starring her parents.

“Lol can’t unsee it. It’s the hair,” one fan commented, while another chimed in with, “I mean...you have to admit he looks just like your Dad! 😂”

Another user added a humorous twist, saying, “I mean... Technically you were IN Cruel Intentions...,” referring to the fact that Reese Witherspoon was already pregnant with Ava during the filming.

Ava Phillippe’s appearance frequently sparks intense discussion online — and not always in a positive light. Last year, she opened up about receiving hurtful and controversial comments regarding her body.

In response to the speculation about her weight, Ava addressed the criticism head-on in a powerful TikTok video, calling out body-shaming internet trolls and delivering a strong message of self-acceptance.

The young star took a stand against online critics who targeted her appearance. Ava posted a TikTok video from her bathroom, set to No Doubt’s iconic track “Just a Girl.” The caption read: “NBD [no big deal] but I just achieved a major milestone as a woman online...” — a pointed nod to the harsh scrutiny women often face on the internet.

“I saw two different strangers commenting on my body,” the video continued. Ava then shared the hurtful comments that made her make the video. “The first said I’m too fat... The second accused me of starving myself because I’m too thin.”

Ava then started to apply bright red lipstick to her lips and across her cheek in a messy manner, while also adding more writing: “My weight did not change in the time period between their comments (and it wouldn’t be any of their business if it did!)”.

Ava ended her video with an inspiring message. She reminded her followers: “No one deserves to be picked apart for what they look like. You don’t always know what someone’s gone through or what they struggle with. But no matter who you are... Your beauty exceeds such superficial measurements.”

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