Ava Phillippe’s relationship with her father, actor Ryan Phillippe, has reportedly become distant in recent years. Sources close to the family revealed that Ava has not been in contact with her father for over two years and rarely mentions him. A source shared with The Daily Mail that Ryan has not been a present father figure in Ava’s life for quite some time.
While the father-daughter relationship once appeared strong, with Ryan reminiscing about Ava’s birth and sharing how she helped him through his 2006 divorce from Reese Witherspoon, things reportedly changed after abuse allegations were made against Ryan by his ex-girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, in 2018. Hewitt accused Ryan of assault and drug use, allegations that Ryan denied. The case was settled out of court in 2019.
According to insiders, Ava reportedly took issue with her father’s treatment of women, which she found appalling, especially given her advocacy on issues like women’s rights and mental health. This, sources suggest, contributed to Ava distancing herself from Ryan.
Despite the strained relationship with her father, Ava has maintained a close bond with her mother’s second husband, Jim Toth, who she reportedly viewed as a father figure after her parents’ divorce. Ava even served as maid of honor at Reese’s wedding to Toth in 2011. Although Reese and Jim divorced in 2023, Ava still values his role in her upbringing.
This family dynamic has evolved over the years, with Ava’s distance from her biological father contrasting with her bond with Toth, and it appears that her views on relationships and family have been shaped by the experiences she’s had with both parents.
