Reese Witherspoon Was Spotted Kissing Her Boyfriend, Oliver Haarmann, on Vacation - Photos

The "Legally Blonde" star's relationship with her lover continues to draw interest as the pair's public outings signal a new chapter in her personal life, two years after finalizing her second divorce.

Reese Witherspoon and her boyfriend, Oliver Haarmann, were seen enjoying a summer getaway on a yacht in the French Riviera. The pair was photographed sharing intimate moments on Sunday, July 13, off the coast of Saint-Tropez, France, drawing public attention.

Photos showed Witherspoon and Haarmann lounging on the deck of a luxury yacht and spending time together in the water. They were seen cozying up throughout the day. Witherspoon wore an all-white bathing suit, while Haarmann went shirtless in blue patterned swim shorts.

In other images, the 49-year-old actress appeared in a white T-shirt and black underwear as she kissed Haarmann, who wore a blue T-shirt and a white Nike baseball cap.

Their appearance together sparked a wave of comments across social media. On Facebook, one person expressed, "Like her father [sic]." Another commented, "He looks old enough to be her grandpa!" A third added, "He looks much older than her."

The reaction on Instagram was also mixed. One commenter asked, "Is that her dad?" Another wrote, "They both look happy, relaxed, & loving each other's company. And on a yacht. What else can you ask for?" Someone else quipped, "Good for her!! She looks SO happy!!!!"

Meanwhile, others shared different views. One person remarked, "Reese. Blink twice to be released. He is not on your level." Another stated, "Uhhhh, sorry Reese but he can be your father from the looks of it!"

Weeks before their yacht outing in France, Witherspoon and her beau were spotted together in New York City. On July 30, 2024, the Oscar-winning actress and Haarmann — a minority co-owner of the NHL's New York Islanders — were photographed walking around Manhattan. The day before, they had arrived by helicopter and later dined at L'Artusi in the West Village.

At the time, a source told People that Witherspoon and Haarmann were "friends." Another insider added that the actress "is taking things slow when it comes to dating," noting, "She enjoys it but doesn't want it to be a big focus. She's busy with work and her son. These are her biggest priorities."

By early September 2024, their relationship appeared to evolve. On September 4, the two were seen together again in New York City. This marked their second public outing in just over a month.

They attended an Assouline event that included notable figures such as Roger Federer and Anna Wintour. Multiple sources confirmed to People that the pair had moved from friendship to dating.

By late October, a source described Witherspoon as enjoying her time with Haarmann. "Reese is doing great and enjoys dating. She's having fun with Oliver," mentioned the source. "She often flies between Nashville and N.Y.C. to see him. He's spending time with her kids too."

Haarmann reportedly spent time with Witherspoon's sons, Deacon Phillippe and Tennessee James Toth, whom she shares with exes Ryan Phillippe and Jim Toth.

It was not confirmed whether he had met her daughter, Ava Phillippe. The source also noted, "Reese loves that he's a businessman and not into Hollywood."

Professionally, Haarmann has a strong background in finance. According to his LinkedIn profile and company biography, he is a founding partner of Searchlight Capital Partners.

He serves on the firm's Investment, Operating, and Valuation Committees. Moreover, he is involved with multiple portfolio company boards, including EOLO, Global Risk Partners, Ocean Outdoor, and Opus.

Before co-founding Searchlight, Haarmann was a senior partner at KKR & Co. L.P. in London, where he helped grow its European operations. He holds a BA in international relations and history from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Witherspoon's new relationship with Haarmann follows the end of her marriage to Toth. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on August 2, 2023, the "Just like Heaven" star finalized her divorce from Toth just four months after the initial filing was done. The two signed a marital dissolution agreement along with a parenting plan for their then-10-year-old son.

Witherspoon had announced in late March 2023 that she and Toth had chosen to end their marriage after 12 years together. The split was described as amicable. A week later, she filed for divorce, citing the existence of a prenuptial agreement. This marked Witherspoon's second divorce. Her first marriage to Ryan Phillippe ended after seven years.

On October 30, 2006, a representative confirmed the couple's separation in a statement published by People, stating, "We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate. They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time."

Reese Witherspoon's growing connection with Haarmann marks a new chapter in her personal life following two high-profile divorces. From amicable co-parenting with her exes to gradually stepping into a new relationship, her recent appearances with Haarmann reflect a shift toward stability and companionship.