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Reese Witherspoonand daughterAva Phillippejust don’t see what we see –– that they are the spitting image of each other!
During the show, while discussing what being a mom to young adults is like, the actress showed a photo of her daughter and Jenna Bush Hager exclaimed: “Wait, y’all are twins!”
“She and I don’t see it that much,” Witherspoon said.
Ava Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Deacon Phillippe attend.Stefanie Keenan/Getty
The star is also mom to sonDeacon Phillippe, 18 — whom (along with Ava) she shares with ex-husbandRyan Phillippe— and Tennessee Toth, 10, whose father is Witherspoon’s husband Jim Toth.
Having three children all at very different life stages means the actress needs to take different approaches to parenting with each of them.
“You establish a different relationship,” theLegally Blondestar told the hosts. “First of all, you’re managing them a lot when they’re little and it’s very physical. And then it’s more emotional support. And suggestions, not telling them what to do when they get a little bit older.”
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Witherspoon continued, “But you have to really nurture your adult relationship with your children too. And give them respect and space to become who they are, not who you want them to be.”
TheAcademy Award-winning actresshas always been a vocal and proud mom, celebrating her kids' achievements and birthdays on her Instagram.
Just last month, she paidtribute to Avawith a sweetInstagrampost in honor of her daughter’s 23rd birthday.
“Happy Birthday to my favorite daughter, Ava !! 🥰Every day that I get to watch you become the most amazing woman is such a gift,” Witherspoon wrote.
“Your gigantic heart, generous spirit, and endless creativity inspire me every day. I love you so much 💞💫🎂.”
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The actress also shared an adorable throwback photo of Ava on her Instagram Story as well as a recent shot from when Witherspoon and her daughterwent out for dinner and drinks together.
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“Can’t believe this little girl….is turning 23 today! Happy birthday to the most wonderful daughter! I love you, Ava!” wrote theSweet Home Alabamastar.
source: people.com
