Ryan Phillippe shares the secrets behind his smooth co-parenting with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing their children and maintaining open communication.
Ryan Phillippe, who recently reminisced about his time with Reese Witherspoon on Instagram, has opened up about their effective co-parenting relationship. The former couple, who share daughter Ava and son Deacon, have maintained a strong friendship and unwavering support for their children's well-being.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Phillippe reflected on the "easy" nature of their co-parenting journey. "We never really had a hard time of it," he said. "We were always both so devoted, even once we were no longer together."
He attributed their success to their unwavering commitment to their children, never using them as pawns or seeking to harm each other. "We never spoke ill of each other," Phillippe emphasized. "And we were always united in support of them, and now they're both adults."
Despite their separation in 2008, Phillippe and Witherspoon have maintained a close bond. "She and I have a friendship, and we still have calls about various things in their lives, and it works out nice," he shared.
Phillippe also shared the invaluable advice he has imparted to his children about navigating careers in Hollywood. He believes that he and Witherspoon have set "pretty good examples" for Ava and Deacon.
"They've seen how their mother and I have done it, how we've treated people, how we've tried to stay true to ourselves," he explained. "We haven't let it affect us in an intensely negative way. We haven't made it the end all, be all of our lives."
The "Lincoln Lawyer" star emphasized that there is more to life than the entertainment industry. "I always tell people that I work to live, not live to work," he said. "I'm not defined by this industry. I enjoy it. I have passion for it. I respect it, but there are so many other things that fill my senses and draw my attention."
Phillippe stressed the importance of encouraging children to be true to themselves and to develop a strong sense of self-confidence. "Everyone is lost in a sense. The judgment of others means less and less to me as I get older," he said. "Everyone's trying to figure things out. Everyone's on their own path. So just kind of reinforcing those ideas, I think is part of it."
Ultimately, Phillippe and Witherspoon's co-parenting success stems from their love for their children, their unwavering commitment to their well-being, and their ability to maintain open and respectful communication. Their journey serves as an inspiration and a testament to the possibility of positive co-parenting relationships.
