Ava Philippe is the daughter of perhaps the most famous blonde in current pop culture – her mother, Reese Witherspoon, who played Elle Woods in the 2001 rom-com Legally Blonde. That legacy didn't stop Phillipe, 24, from switching up her hairstyle this summer. She debuted a light brunette look on Instagram on Tuesday, July 30, with a cheeky caption: "time to see how the other half lives. #brunette."
Witherspoon, 48, was happy to cheer on her daughter's new look, commenting "it's a whole mood <3" on the post. Philippe has often been called a twin of her mother, something that the duo has leaned into by dressing in matching outfits at several events.
Despite being best known as a blonde, Witherspoon has gone brunette for several roles, including the first two seasons of Apple hit The Morning Show, 2014 film The Good Lie, and her Oscar-winning role as June Carter Cash in Walk The Line. Many commenters noted that Philippe still greatly resembled her mom, even with the brown locks.
"You should play Elle Woods in the future," wrote one fan, while another asked, "Okaaay stunner!! Is it possible you somehow look more like your mama?!"
The daughter of Witherspoon and actor Ryan Philippe received far more compliments than she did comparisons. Comedian Dylan Mulvaney simply commented, "OMGGGGGG" with several fire emojis. Stylist Kara Welsh wrote, "Welcome to the dark side."
Witherspoon and Philippe, 49, also share a son, Deacon Reese Philippe, who is 21. The couple's divorce was finalized in 2007. Witherspoon also has a 12-year-old son, Tennessee James Toth, with talent agent Jim Toth. Toth and Witherspoon divorced in 2023. The actress frequently shares pictures of her kids. She posted a photo with all three of her children together on Mother's Day this year, with the caption, "The greatest gift of my life is being their mom 💝 Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!"
Fans of the mother-daughter duo that is Ava and Reese may have to wait until Witherspoon's next Hollywood event to see if the "twinning" continues, even without matching hairstyles.
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