After almost 12 years of marriage, Jim Toth, a Hollywood agent, and Oscar-winning performer and producer Reese Witherspoon have chosen to divorce. On March 24, 2023, Friday, two days before their wedding anniversary, the couple announced the news on Instagram.
We have made the painful choice to divorce with great care and consideration, they stated in a joint statement. We have spent a lot of good years together, and we are continuing to move forward with strong love, kindness, and respect for everything we have accomplished together.
The statement also said that their son, Tennessee James, who is nine years old, remains their biggest priority and asked for privacy as they navigate this transition.
In 2010, Witherspoon and Toth connected at a friend's party and eventually became engaged. In a ceremony attended by roughly 120 people, including famous people like Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Matthew McConaughey, and Renée Zellweger, they exchanged vows in March 2011 at Witherspoon's ranch in Ojai, California.
Witherspoon was previously married to actor Ryan Phillippe, with whom she has two children: Ava Elizabeth, 22, and Deacon Reese, 19. They divorced in 2007 after eight years of marriage.
Witherspoon and Toth have been one of Hollywood's most powerful couples, both with successful careers in the entertainment industry. Witherspoon is known for her roles in films like "Legally Blonde", "Walk the Line", "Wild" and "Big Little Lies", as well as for her production company Hello Sunshine, which has produced hits like "Gone Girl", "The Morning Show" and "Little Fires Everywhere". She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, an Emmy and a BAFTA for her work.
Toth is a top talent agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), where he represents clients like Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx and Zoe Saldana. He also co-heads CAA's motion picture talent department.
The couple's divorce comes amid a turbulent time for Hollywood, as the industry faces challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, the rise of streaming platforms and changing consumer preferences. Several other celebrity couples have also announced their splits in recent months, such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, and Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock.
According to sources close to the couple, Witherspoon and Toth had been struggling with their relationship for some time and had tried to work things out through counselling. However, they ultimately realized that they had grown apart and wanted different things in life.
"They still love each other and respect each other as parents and professionals," one source told People magazine. "But they have different visions for the future and they decided it was best to go their separate ways."
Another source told Us Weekly that the couple had been living separately for months before announcing their divorce. "They tried to make it work for a long time, but they just couldn't," the source said. "They have different lifestyles and interests."
The source also said that Witherspoon and Toth are determined to co-parent their son peacefully and amicably. "They are both very involved in Tennessee's life and they want to keep it that way," the source said. "They don't want to drag him into any drama or mess."
Witherspoon and Toth have not revealed any details about their divorce settlement or custody arrangements yet. However, according to Forbes magazine, Witherspoon has an estimated net worth of $240 million as of 2023, while Toth has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The couple also owns several properties across California, Tennessee and the Bahamas.
The divorce announcement has sparked reactions from fans and fellow celebrities on social media, with many expressing their shock and sadness over the news. Some also praised Witherspoon for her achievements as an actor, producer and entrepreneur.
"Reese Witherspoon is one of my favourite actresses of all time. She is so talented, smart and inspiring. I'm so sorry to hear about her divorce. I hope she finds happiness again," one fan tweeted.
"I can't believe Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth are divorcing. They seemed like such a great couple. I wish them both the