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Ava Elizabeth Phillippe is the eldest daughter of Cruel Intentions actors, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.
Early Life of Ava Elizabeth Phillippe
Ava Elizabeth Phillippe was born on September 9, 1999, to Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon. She was raised alongside her brother, Deacon Reese Phillippe.

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Ava is named after the legendary actress, Ava Gardner.
My daughter’s name is Ava… [like] Ava Gardner, because to me she was the only woman who could break Sinatra. So the idea of that name to me is very classy and strong.
Reese while being interviewed by Jay Leno in 2008.
Dating Owen Mahoney
Ava Elizabeth Phillippe is currently dating Owen Mahoney. They have been together since 2019.

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When her fans saw their photo, they believed that her boyfriend looks like her dad.
It’s weird the guy looks like her dad.
Remember Ryan cheated on Reese. The guy could be Ryan’s love child and he may be Ava’s half-brother.
Many fans criticized her for choosing a partner that looked like her dad. However, there were other fans as well that defended her. Due to this incident, she has deleted the picture from her Instagram and hasn’t posted new photos with her boyfriend ever since.
Ava previously dated Paul McCartney and Arthur Donald.
Career as an Artist
The 22-year-old Ava Elizabeth Phillippe is a photographer, sketch artist, and sculptor.

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Besides, she has also appeared in a number of TV series including Good Morning America, The Insider, and Extra with Billy Bush.
Also a Political Speaker and Activist
Ava Elizabeth Phillippe is also a political speaker and activist. She supported the #MeToo and Time’s Up Movement with her mom. She has also spoken about gun control many times.
This is no isolated incident. I strongly believe that we need to talk more about how guns and a lack of mental healthcare accessibility factor into these tragedies. I believe is an American responsibility to find a way to protect each other from this type of domestic terrorism and violence. My deepest condolences to those involved in this tragedy and others like it who, yet again, have to process this pain. #prayforlasvegas
Ava’s talks about the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017.
The links she recommends through her Instagram handle.
Relationship of His Parents
Ava Elizabeth Phillippe’s parents, Ryan and Reese walked down the aisle on June 5, 1999, at Old Wide Awake Plantation in South Carolina. They first met at Reese’s 21st birthday party but started dating only after being cast in Cruel Intentions the following year.
Unfortunately, the duo decided to separate after six years and filed for divorce in October 2006. Their divorce was finalized a year later on October 5, 2007.
Ava’s father got into a relationship with Alexis Knapp in 2010 and even got engaged with Paulina Slagter in 2015. He also had a brief relationship with Elsie Hewitt. However, none of it worked for him!
As for Ava’s mom, she found love in Jim Toth. They tied the knot in 2011 and are married to date.

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Three Siblings
Ava Elizabeth Phillippe has three siblings, Deacon Reese Phillippe, Kailani Merizalde Phillippe-Knapp, and Tennessee James Toth.

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Deacon was born on October 23, 2003. He recently ventured into the music industry and already has two Singles.

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Kai Knapp was born to Ryan and his ex-girlfriend, Alexis Knapp in 2011. She was born after they broke up.
Tennessee was born to Reese and her current husband, Jim in 2012.

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