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Reese Witherspoon | Reese Witherspoon with Jim Toth | Source: Getty Images
Reese Witherspoon | Reese Witherspoon with Jim Toth | Source: Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon Finally Bares Feelings on Divorce While Her Ex Is Spotted with New Love after 4 Months

Salwa Nadeem
Jul 23, 2023
11:00 A.M.
  • The "Walk in Line" actress Reese Witherspoon recently opened up about her feelings regarding her divorce, months after she made the announcement on Instagram.
  • Just four months after the divorce announcement, her ex-husband, Jim Toth, was spotted with another woman.
  • The two share a 10-year-old son and want to focus on his well-being as they move forward with their divorce.
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Reese Witherspoon, known for her role as Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde," tied the knot with Jim Toth on March 26, 2011, over a year after she began dating him. The couple welcomed their child a year later.

Witherspoon and Toth often shared their photos on social media, which showed how happy they were together. However, they announced their divorce in March 2023 by sharing a joint post on Instagram.

Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

This was the second time Witherspoon got divorced, and announcing the end of her 12-year marriage on Instagram herself made her feel in control. She opened up about her feelings in an interview.

Reese Witherspoon on the set of "Your Place Or Mine" on October 04, 2021 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon on the set of "Your Place Or Mine" on October 04, 2021 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

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While the actress revealed what she felt about her divorce, Toth was seen with another woman just four months after the divorce announcement. An insider shared where he saw Witherspoon's ex with his alleged new girlfriend.

Why Did Reese Divorce Jim?

The 47-year-old actress filed for divorce in the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, after sharing the news on Instagram. According to the documents submitted in court, the couple had "irreconcilable differences" that made them part ways.

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth on December 9, 2013 in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth on December 9, 2013 in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

The legal documents revealed that Witherspoon and Toth would share the custody of their 10-year-old son, Tennessee James. The couple did not want people to invade their privacy during this difficult time of their lives.

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In their divorce announcement post, they shared that it was difficult for them to make the life-changing decision, and they had thought a lot about it. They added that they were treating each other with respect and kindness as they took things forward.

Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth on February 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth on February 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

"Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter. These matters are never easy and are extremely personal," they added, hoping people would continue to respect their privacy.

What Did Reese Say about Her Divorce?

In a recent interview, Witherspoon opened up about her feelings regarding her divorce. She compared her experience to her previous divorce, highlighting that previously, the media told the people about her feelings, which meant things weren't in her control.

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However, this time, she felt her experience was better because she talked to people directly through her Instagram account about her feelings regarding the life-changing decision. She said:

"…it feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice and not let somebody else control what’s happening."

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on "CBS This Morning" in October 28, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on "CBS This Morning" in October 28, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

"It's a vulnerable time for me," the actress stated after saying that she couldn't control people's speculation after announcing her divorce. She spoke about her feelings honestly in the Instagram post.

Sharing the news of her divorce publicly made the actress wonder how many other people would be experiencing the same. "I don't feel isolated at all. I feel very connected," she said.

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Does Reese's Ex Have a New Girlfriend?

While Witherspoon spoke about her feelings regarding her divorce, her ex was seen with another woman only four months after the divorce announcement. According to a source that spoke to People, Toth was recently seen in Costa Rica.

Reese Witherspoon during an interview on "Good Morning America" on May 2, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon during an interview on "Good Morning America" on May 2, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

"Jim was staying with a new girlfriend at the Sendero Nosara in Costa Rica," the insider said before adding that the new couple had probably booked a suite to enjoy their time together.

Jim Toth on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California | Source: Getty Images

Jim Toth on October 21, 2017 in Culver City, California | Source: Getty Images

"It was definitely romantic," the source commented about Toth's relationship with the new woman when he was seen "chilling" with her. Toth's marriage with Witherspoon was his first one, and he shares one son with her, while the actress has two more children from her previous marriage.

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