Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth divorce down to work
A new source has provided information about Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s recent decision to end their marriage.
said a source People that the 47-year-old movie star found it “very difficult” to accept that she and her ex-partner, 52, were “two very different people.”
Someone close to the two noted that the ambitious producer “has her hand in a lot of pots” and Toth “prefers less frenzy.”
It added that, “They were spending less and less time together while she was working.”
More than ten years after marrying, the longtime duo recently “found themselves with fewer interests in common.”
Differences: A source has provided insight into Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s decision to part ways, telling People Reese ‘has his hand in a lot of boats’ and Toth ‘prefers less frenzy’
A source describes Reese as “stubborn and focused” and Jim is said to be “more laid back”.
The Pleasantville actress spent more time in Nashville in 2022 while working on the production of the Apple TV music competition show My Kind of Country.
He also traded in a local home for almost double the cost of what he paid for the home.
The mother-of-three’s company, Hello Sunshine, also produced the Amazon series Daisy Jones & the Six.
Reese has also been keeping busy filming the third season of The Morning Show, in which she stars opposite Jennifer Aniston.
Meanwhile, Toth has kept a seat on the board of directors of Flowcode, a technology company. Before that, he left the talent agency CAA to briefly work at the failed streaming platform Quibi.
According to Reese’s solemn divorce announcement shared last week, the couple decided to go their separate ways with “great care and consideration.”
A source said the partners “worked on” their issues and getting to the divorce “took a long time.”
Separated: A source told People it was “very difficult” for the 47-year-old movie star to accept that she and her former partner, 52, were “two very different people”; photographed in 2011
Downfall: A source added that they “have been spending less and less time together while she was working”
A source previously told him pages six that the impending divorce was a “badly kept secret” in Hollywood for months.
It was also shared earlier this week that Reese is “upset” about the end of the marriage.
Reese and Jim were married in March 2011 and soon after welcomed their son Tennessee, who is now 10 years old.
Reese also shares daughter Ava, 23, and son Deacon, 19, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.
The statement from the Big Little Lies actress and the talent agent read: “We have some personal news to share… It is with great care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce.”
We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and we are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for all that we have created together.
“Our highest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter.
‘These issues are never easy and are extremely personal. We really appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”
Brood: Witherspoon and Toth raised Ava, Deacon, and Tennessee together; Ava and Deacon are from Reese’s first marriage to Ryan Phillippe
Shocking announcement: Reese took to Instagram with a somber union statement announcing her divorce
But no mess: “There’s no drama,” the People insider insisted. ‘They love [their son] Tennessee and this is your focus. They will continue to co-parent amicably.’
The source also provided some background on the marriage, stating, “After she settled down with Jim, their relationship moved on quickly.” Reese was thrilled by the attention from her and excited to marry him.
Witherspoon not only recently starred in movies like Your Place Or Mine with Ashton Kutcher, but also worked on Jennifer Garner’s series The Last Thing He Told Me, which is a thriller set in Sausalito, California.
There’s also Reese’s Draper James brand, which sells clothing and accessories.