Reese Witherspoon Reveals the Holiday Tradition She Tried That Was ‘an Epic Disaster’ (Exclusive)

Reese Witherspoon.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty Emma McIntyre/Getty Reese Witherspoonalways planned to write a book for kids for the holidays. TheMorning Showstar, 48, whose third book in her children’s series,Busy Betty & the Perfect Christmas Present, is out now, “wanted to do a Christmas one because my little boy was even saying to me last night, ‘I don’t know what to get everybody,'” says the actress, who’s mom to her three kids,Ava, 25, Deacon, 21, and Tennessee, 12.

Reese Witherspoon Shares Sweet Throwback Snap with Son Deacon in Honor of His 21st Birthday: 'You Light Up My Life'

Reese Witherspoon.Photo:Reese Witherspoon/Instagram Reese Witherspoon/Instagram Reese Witherspoonis showing her love for her son on a big birthday.On Wednesday, Oct. 23,The Morning Showstar, 48, celebrated her sonDeacon’s 21st birthday onInstagram, sharing a few snaps of the mother-son duo in a sweet tribute post. The proud mom first posts a throwback picture of herself with a much younger Deacon, who’s rocking a sports jersey and short, blonde hair. Witherspoon then shares a recent flick of the two smiling big outside at a restaurant.

Reese Witherspoon Steps Out for Date with Oliver Haarmann Wearing Hat That Has a Sweet Nod to New Relationship

Oliver Haarmann and Reese Witherspoon in New York City on Oct. 1, 2024.Photo:TheImageDirect.com TheImageDirect.com Reese Witherspoonis reppingOliver Haarmann’s team. The actress-producer, 48, wore a hat emblazoned with the logo for the New York Islanders, the NHL team Haarmann is a minority owner of, as she and the financier stepped out for a date in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE last month that Witherspoon and Haarmaan had moved from friends to dating after they were spotted in N.

Reese Witherspoon's 3 Kids: All About Ava, Deacon and Tennessee

Photo: Reese Witherspoon Instagram Witherspoon shares daughterAva Phillippe, 25, and sonDeacon Phillippe, 21, with ex-husbandRyan Phillippe, as well as son Tennessee James Toth, 12, with her exJim Toth. In March 2023 — days before Witherspoon and Toth’s 12-year wedding anniversary —the couple announced their divorce. “Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter,” they wrote in a joint statement. A source also told PEOPLE that the two are “committed to co-parenting together.

Reese Witherspoon's Embellished Sweater Is an Easy Holiday Party Outfit Hack

Photo:Taylor Hill/Getty; Nordstrom Taylor Hill/Getty; Nordstrom Reese Witherspoonjust shifted us intoholiday outfit-planning mode. The actress postedan Instagram reelicing ballerina-themed cookies while listening to the latest audiobook selection forReese’s Book Club, but the embellished sweater she wore under her apron is what really caught our attention. Cozy sweaters are a no-brainer in the winter, but adding a few fun embellishments can take them from “home” clothes to holiday garb in a sparkly flash — especially when they look like Witherspoon’s.