Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 29, 2025 · Entertainment

Nepo Baby Ava Phillippe Shines on Red Carpet with Boyfriend Dakota Brubaker

Reese Witherspoon's nepo baby Ava Phillippe and her live-in love Dakota Brubaker made their official red carpet debut as a couple while attending Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) 5th Annual Block Party in Universal City, CA on Saturday

SCANDALOUS CELEBRITY SIGHTING!

Reese Witherspoon's Nepo Baby, Ava Phillippe, and Her Live-In Love, Dakota Brubaker, Make Their Red Carpet Debut as a Couple!

Get ready for some serious celebrity gossip, folks! TheScholarlyNote.com has the scoop on Ava Phillippe, daughter of Hollywood power couple Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, and her beau, Dakota Brubaker. This stunning duo just made their red carpet debut as a couple at Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) 5th Annual Block Party in Universal City, CA on Saturday.

The 25-year-old LBI Entertainment model (R) and the Vindigo frontman (L, who's around 26) previously went Instagram official on December 3, and they just celebrated their one-year anniversary of dating on June 20

But before we dive into the juicy details of their glamorous night out, let's give you some background on these two lovebirds. Ava, 25, is a model and actress who has been making waves in the industry since she was just 19 years old. She got her start in modeling for Rodarte's Fall lookbook and has since worked with top brands like Ivy Park, Pat McGrath Labs, and Vince Camuto. In addition to her modeling career, Ava has also made a name for herself as an actress, scoring two guest-starring acting gigs on ABC's Doctor Odyssey and Netflix's Ransom Canyon.

Dakota, 26, is a musician who has been hard at work taking acting classes and recording his first-ever full-length studio album. The two lovebirds went Instagram official back in December, and it looks like they're going strong!

So, what did these two look like on the red carpet? Well, Ava stunned in a $298 yellow AQUA x Ava Phillippe 'Embellished V Neck Cami' gown that gave her 5ft2in frame a big boost with silver peep-toe platform heels. She accessorized with new favorite Miu Miu sunglasses and styled her brunette mane in waves, showcasing her tattooed sleeves.

Ava repped her own $298 yellow AQUA x Ava Phillippe 'Embellished V Neck Cami' gown and gave her 5ft2in frame a big boost with silver peep-toe platform heels

Dakota looked preppy in a beige linen suit over a white crewneck top, along with a black belt and Oxfords. The couple chatted up Yellowjackets actress Nuha Jes Izman at one point during the night, and it's clear they're totally smitten!

But what really caught our attention was their adorable game of Rock Paper Scissors to decide who got to choose what they watched together that night. Dakota won, and Ava couldn't help but scoff, "Babe, it's June!" This couple is already co-parenting two adopted dogs - Birdie and Benji - and on June 7, Dakota revealed they had officially moved in together in a TikTok captioned: 'You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that.'

And let's not forget about their impressive social media presence! Ava has racked up paid partnerships with brands like Vince Camuto, Michael Kors, Dior Beauty, Fendi, Clarins, and Golden Goose. Meanwhile, Dakota is busy taking acting classes and recording his first-ever full-length studio album.

Phillippe never removed her new favorite Miu Miu sunglasses, she styled her brunette mane in waves, and she showcased her tattooed sleeves

But what really got our attention was the revelation that Ava studied social sciences in college but has since found her passion for acting. She gushed to New Beauty about working on Doctor Odyssey, saying: "It was such a learning experience, and also the whole time I was kind of distracted by Ryan Murphy's world building — it's insane." She even got to work with fellow nepo babies Charlotte Lawrence and Paris Jackson!

And in case you were wondering what Ava's famous folks have been up to, Reese Witherspoon divorced Ryan Phillippe back in 2007 after seven years of marriage. But despite their split, the family has remained close-knit.

So there you have it, folks! TheScholarlyNote.com has got all the juicy gossip on Ava Phillippe and Dakota Brubaker's red carpet debut as a couple. Stay tuned for more celebrity news and updates!

Dakota looked preppy in a beige linen suit over a white crewneck top, along with a black belt and Oxfords

The benefit featured a Hot Ones 'Truth or Dab' recreation onstage with the 49-year-old Oscar winner (L) and Sean Evans as well as a special performance from Mean Girls star Reneé Rapp (R)

Attendees also enjoyed a putting green, cornhole, foosball tables, and several sponsored booths held on the Universal Studios Backlot

At one point, the inseparable couple chatted up Yellowjackets actress Nuha Jes Izman (M)

On June 19, Brubaker uploaded a TikTok video of himself and Ava playing Rock Paper Scissors in order to decide who got to choose what they watched together that night

The Future People singer won and chose Seth Gordon's 2008 holiday rom-com Four Christmases starring Reese and Vince Vaughn

The UC Berkeley sweethearts are already co-parenting two adopted dogs - Birdie and Benji - and on June 7, Dakota revealed they had officially moved in together in a TikTok captioned: 'You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that'

Despite Ava studying social sciences at college, she is now following in the footsteps of her famous folks and scored two guest-starring acting gigs that aired last April (pictured May 11 with Reese Witherspoon)

Phillippe portrayed Veronica, who lusts after Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson), in the April 3rd episode - titled 'Spring Break' - of ABC's Doctor Odyssey alongside fellow nepo babies Charlotte Lawrence (M) and Paris Jackson (R)

The ICE out of LA activist also portrayed the teenage version of Josh Duhamel's late onscreen wife Amalah for a flashback in the April 17th episode - titled 'By the Grace of God' - of Netflix's Ransom Canyon

Ava's 21-year-old brother Deacon Phillippe (L, pictured May 13) portrayed Christian Maddox alongside their father Ryan Phillippe (R) in the coming-of-age drama Motorheads, which is currently ranked No. 10 on Amazon Prime Video's top 10 TV shows as of Sunday