'She likes that he's outside of the entertainment world': Reese Witherspoon happy that new boyfriend is not an actor

Bang Showbiz on Jun 27, 2026

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Reese Witherspoon loves that her boyfriend is not in the entertainment industry.

The Legally Blonde actress - who was previously married to her Cruel Intentions co-star Ryan Phillippe and former CAA talent agent Jim Toth and also dated Jake Gyllenhaal for over two years after meeting on the set of the 2007 political thriller Rendition - has been quietly dating Searchlight Capital founding partner Oliver Haarmann since 2024.

And, Reese, 50, is said to be relieved that her boyfriend is not a fellow celebrity.

A source told PEOPLE: "She likes that he's outside of the entertainment world. He's very driven in his own career and that really works for Reese, who loves being busy and focused. They have a lot of fun together and things between them are going really well."

Reese is still based in Nashville and enjoys travelling "back and forth to New York" to see Haarmann, 58.

While the pair have been dating since 2024, they only made their first public appearance at the premiere of Elle, the Legally Blonde prequel series focusing on her character in high school, in New York City on June 23.

And, while the romance is going from strength to strength, Reese is also "in a really exciting place" career-wise.

The insider said: "She loves the kind of focus that comes with having a lot going on. She really enjoyed working behind the scenes on the show, including the casting process, and feels proud to be bringing something she cares so much about to a new audience."

Reese has son Deacon, 22, and daughter Ava, 26, with her actor-ex-husband Ryan Phillippe and son Tennessee, 13, with second husband Jim Toth.

Haarmann has two children from a previous marriage.

This is Reese's first serious relationship since her split from Toth in 2023 after 12 years of marriage.

A source previously told PEOPLE: "She is in such a good place right now. Her relationship with Oliver is very special to her. He's not interested in the Hollywood spotlight. He's there for her.

"He is very supportive of her. Everything is balanced and it makes her very happy.

"Reese is doing great and enjoys dating. She's having fun with Oliver.

Oliver and Reese are believed to have met through mutual friends.