In a delightful twist of celebrity life, Ava Phillippe, the daughter of Hollywood stars Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, has recently found herself at the center of social media buzz. After sharing a playful TikTok video with her boyfriend, Dakota Brubaker, fans couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance between Brubaker and her father, Ryan Phillippe, especially in their choice of attire.
In the TikTok clip, Ava and Dakota lip-sync to a catchy Kesha song, but it was Dakota’s blonde locks and casual black tank top that caught the attention of viewers. Many fans were quick to comment on how Brubaker’s look mirrored that of Ryan Phillippe, particularly his iconic fitted white tank top from the 1997 horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” One enthusiastic follower even remarked, “Close enough. Welcome back Reese & Ryan!”
On June 11, Ava took to TikTok again, this time to humorously react to the comparisons. In her latest video, she channels the famous dynamics of her parents’ film “Cruel Intentions.” The clip features Ava dramatically mouthing “no” to the camera while Brubaker stands behind her, donning a black turtleneck and glasses reminiscent of Ryan’s character in the film. The backdrop of The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony” adds a nostalgic touch, as it played during a pivotal scene in the movie where Witherspoon’s character, Annette, drives off into the sunset after navigating a complicated love triangle.
Despite Ava’s light-hearted reluctance to embrace the resemblance, her followers were quick to express their amusement and nostalgia. Comments flooded in, with one user exclaiming, “OMGGG!! I see it!!! Like literal Reese and Ryan,” while another added, “Lol can’t unsee it. It’s the hair,” referencing Brubaker’s blonde curls.
The playful banter didn’t stop there. Many fans felt as though they were transported back to the 90s, with one user commenting, “Omg it’s like I went back to the 90s and it’s Reese and Ryan. Even the way she says no 😂😂.” Such reactions highlight the impact of Ava’s famous lineage and how it continues to resonate with fans.
Ava, now 25, has often been in the spotlight due to her parents’ high-profile relationship. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe were a beloved couple in the late 90s, marrying in June 1999 and welcoming Ava that September. Their son, Deacon, followed in 2003. However, the couple parted ways in 2006, finalizing their divorce a year later. Reese later married Jim Toth, with whom she shares a son, Tennessee, born in 2012.
Ava and Dakota, who made their relationship Instagram official in December 2024, have been enjoying their time together, and their recent TikTok antics have only added to their charm as a couple. The playful comparisons to her parents serve as a reminder of the lasting legacy of Reese and Ryan’s relationship, even as Ava forges her own path in the public eye.
Fans of the Hollywood family are undoubtedly eager to see what Ava and Dakota will do next, as their playful interactions continue to entertain and engage audiences. With her parents’ star power and her own burgeoning presence in the spotlight, Ava Phillippe is certainly one to watch in the world of celebrity.