Reese Witherspoon has announced her decision to divorce Jim Toth, her husband of twelve years. And according to both her statement and the insider source, there is no hate between the estranged spouses. Although, the conclusion was arrived at mutually and after a lot of thinking and deliberation, the reason for the separation has been cited as the Legally Blonde star’s hectic schedule. Sources have revealed that the partners were hardly spending any time together and splitting up seemed like the most logical thing to do.

Reese Witherspoon’s hectic work schedule is the reason behind her divorce?

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth divorce
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth

Reese Witherspoon took to her Instagram handle on Friday to share an official statement about her and Jim Toth’s decision to separate. The announcement came days before their 12th marriage anniversary. The Instagram post, which has its comments turned off informed her fans that after a great deal of thought and care, the estranged couple had come to an amicable decision to part ways. It was your typical divorce announcement, claiming that they will always cherish the beautiful moments they shared, their kid and family were their top priority, and that they would like their privacy to be respected in these hard times.

A source in touch with People has seconded the claim that this divorce was a mutual decision. The insider revealed that the Walk the Line star and Toth, who is a talent agent had “been spending less time together”, and the reason was the actress’ hectic work schedule. The source further added,

“They didn’t come to the decision to divorce easily and hastily. It took a long time. This is so hard for both of them. There’s no drama. These decisions are so difficult when there is so much friendship and love there.”

Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show
Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show
Witherspoon has her own production company called Hello Sunshine which has had some pretty big projects in a while. Some of the prominent recent TV shows and films include Big Little LiesDaisy Jones, and The Six and Where the Crawdads Sing. The Academy Award winner continues to act as well – her latest acting endeavor being Netflix romcom Your Place or Mine alongside Ashton Kutcher. And even this film was helmed by her company. Hello Sunshine is also working on the upcoming 3rd season of her Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show.

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Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth are still friends despite ending their 12-year-long marriage

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth with their son, Tennessee
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth with their son, Tennessee

The insider further shared details of the 47-year-old actor and the 52-year-old talent agent’s budding relationship over a decade ago. The source said,

“After she was set up with Jim, their relationship moved quickly. Reese was thrilled by his attention and excited to marry him. They are two very different people, though. Reese is headstrong and focused. Although very hardworking, Jim is more laid-back.”

The Sweet Home Alabama actress and Toth share a son, Tennessee, 10. An insider shared,

“They love Tennessee, and this is their focus. They will continue to co-parent amicably. There is no drama.”

Reese Witherspoon with her three kids and Jim Toth
Reese Witherspoon with her three kids and Jim Toth

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Witherspoon also shares two kids, daughter Ava, 23, and son Deacon, 19, with her ex-husband Ryan Phillipe. Meanwhile, another source revealed that the former couple is dedicated as ever to their family.

“They really are the best of friends and this is such an amicable decision. They are so committed to co-parenting together. They are invested in their whole family and making this as smooth as possible for everyone.”

These are some of the few positive reports that have come in after several sources claimed that Witherspoon’s massive fortune and ego issues were the reason for the split. However, only the couple knows what really went down.

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Source: People
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