Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 17, 2025 · Entertainment

Nepo Baby Sparks Love: Ava Phillippe and Dakota Brubaker’s Surprising Resemblance to Reese and Ryan

Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe, 25, has made a major announcement about her romantic situation;  Pictured in Paris in October 2023

SCANDALOUS! Ava Phillippe's Whirlwind Romance with Dakota Brubaker Leaves Fans Stunned

Get ready for the most jaw-dropping celebrity news of the year, folks! Reese Witherspoon's stunning daughter, Ava Phillippe, has taken her relationship with musician Dakota Brubaker to the next level - and we're not just talking about a simple move-in-together situation!

The 25-year-old actress shocked fans by revealing she's now living with her partner in a sweet TikTok video, but what really got everyone buzzing was the uncanny resemblance between Ava and her parents, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe. Yes, you read that right - the couple bears an eerie similarity to the Hollywood power couple who split in 2006!

The young actress has taken a major step in her relationship with Dakota Brubaker and the two have moved in together, sharing the news on social media

As fans went wild on social media, many couldn't help but point out the striking resemblance between Ava, Dakota, and their parents. And instead of ignoring the online chatter, the pair decided to own it by creating a hilarious video that showed them reacting to one fan's comment: "Close enough. Welcome back Reese and Ryan!"

In the cheeky post, Ava looked absolutely gobsmacked, while her partner, Dakota, seemed remarkably calm - almost as if she was embracing the comparison! After all, who wouldn't want to be compared to Oscar-winning parents?

Ava captioned the video with a playful "you guys... whaaaaattt @Dakota Brubaker," complete with a series of shocked faces and arm waves. And Dakota took it a step further by rocking a pair of glasses and a black turtleneck sweater, à la Ryan Phillippe's iconic look in 1999's Cruel Intentions.

After announcing the news, fans started to notice something interesting about the couple

But what really has fans talking is the couple's adorable TikTok videos, including one that showed Ava sneaking up behind Dakota and hugging him to Mike Posner's "Cooler Than Me." The caption? "You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that" - hinting at their future plans?

The pair went official on social media back in December when Ava posted a snap of her beau kissing her on the cheek in a photo booth. Dakota followed suit with his own post, adding a Christmas-themed twist.

So, how did these two meet? Well, it's unclear, but both attended the University of California at Berkeley - and it seems like their connection was instant! They were spotted together at an event hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Instagram for content creators in November 2024.

The two seemed to bear a striking resemblance to Ava's parents, Reese Witherspoon, 49, and Ryan Phillippe, 50, who split in 2006 after seven years of marriage

As for Dakota, he's a musician who goes by the name Vindigo. He began as part of a band but announced in August 2024 that it had become a solo project. And Ava? She's been building her acting career with appearances in Dr. Odyssey and Ransom Canyon - not to mention her previous romance with Owen Mahoney, another UC Berkeley student.

But here's the tea: Ava is actually the eldest child of Witherspoon and Phillippe, making her half-sister to their son Deacon Reese Phillippe, 21. And that's not all - Witherspoon also shares her youngest, Tennessee James, with ex Jim Toth. Meanwhile, Phillippe and his ex Alexis Knapp share a 13-year-old daughter named Kai Knapp.

Stay tuned for more updates on Ava and Dakota's whirlwind romance - only on thescholarlynote.com!

The pair leaned into the comment

The couple went official on social media with this photo on December 2024

Dakota is a musician who also goes by the name Vindigo

Ava has been working on her acting career with appearances in Dr. Odyssey and Ransom Canyon