Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe May Not Have Prenup

Laurent · November 2nd, 2006, 10:02 AM

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Half could be big number for Reese
November 2, 2006
BY BILL ZWECKER Sun-Times Columnist

It's not surprising Reese Witherspoon is consulting with top Hollywood divorce lawyer Robert Kaufman -- a guy who has guided Jennifer Aniston, Roseanne and Lisa Marie Presley through their high-profile splits.
Witherspoon is going to need him. According to various sources -- including the TMZ.com lawsuit-oriented Web site -- the Oscar winner and estranged husband Ryan Phillippe did not have a prenuptial agreement when they tied the knot seven years ago.

Considering the differential in their finances, Witherspoon conceivably could be shelling out some major cash to end her marriage to Phillippe. She commands a $20 million paycheck per film, but her husband falls more into the $2.5 million-per-picture rate. That certainly is respectable, but by Hollywood standards that's a huge difference.

Under California law -- where the couple reside -- earnings accumulated during a marriage are divided right down the middle.

Since Witherspoon and Phillippe both are known to be dedicated to their two small children, let's hope they won't let the money get in the way of an amicable settlement.

• This week you'll begin to see a lot of celebrity magazines touting a Phillippe fling with another actress as central to the collapse of his marriage to Witherspoon. While the actor reportedly is friendly with his ''Stop Loss'' co-star, Australian actress Abbie Cornish, her publicist firmly denies they are anything more ''than just colleagues in a film.''

Spokesfolks for Phillippe and Witherspoon are not commenting at all, but a close friend of Witherspoon's told this column Wednesday afternoon, ''That story is total bull----!''

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainmen...R-zp02.article

happy8 · November 2nd, 2006, 10:06 AM

They were both young and no-names in Hollywood when they married, so they probably didn't have anything to even warrant a pre-nup. Who cares. They were married for a while and they both should get 50/50. End of Story.

Seapharris7 · November 2nd, 2006, 11:30 AM

I agree with that, I think Reese would say the same if the roles in the marriage were reversed.

At least they were married for a while, not like 4 years & then think you deserve more then half a million dollars & a castle.

buttmunch · November 2nd, 2006, 12:19 PM

Who even knows if he'll go after her money. I mean, the guy isn't exactly hurting for cash. He might not be getting 29 million per flick but 2 million isn't bad either.

Beeyotch · November 2nd, 2006, 01:25 PM

I don't know, but if he was cheating in any way, no way in hell would I want to just give him 50% of my income for it. I'd fight tooth and nail to get that significantly reduced. I'd be okay to split assets like house, cars, valuables acquired while married, etc. But I'd be pissed if I had to give alimony to someone already making millions (even if it pales in comparison to her millions) if cheating was involved.

sweetrebel · November 2nd, 2006, 01:32 PM

I may be just a touch naive here, but I really think this divorce will be civil. Don't ask me why I think that...I have no idea

happy8 · November 2nd, 2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beeyotch

I don't know, but if he was cheating in any way, no way in hell would I want to just give him 50% of my income for it. I'd fight tooth and nail to get that significantly reduced. I'd be okay to split assets like house, cars, valuables acquired while married, etc. But I'd be pissed if I had to give alimony to someone already making millions (even if it pales in comparison to her millions) if cheating was involved.

I agree with the cheating part....but Reese isn't so squeaky clean either (IMO). Remember all the Joaquin rumor's when they were filming?

suede · November 2nd, 2006, 02:38 PM

My parents wasted 6 years of their lives (and tortured me for those 6 as well) because neither party could agree on "what I should get/give" and now they are still married making each other miserable everyday because of money.

I would be happy to fork half to get on with my life because in the long term money whie it may be painful to lose hurt a whole lot less than spending your days with someone you can't stand.

Mel1973 · November 2nd, 2006, 03:59 PM

I agree with suede - I wish my parents would have divorced, then my father would still be alive....

limey · November 4th, 2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by suede

My parents wasted 6 years of their lives (and tortured me for those 6 as well) because neither party could agree on "what I should get/give" and now they are still married making each other miserable everyday because of money.

I would be happy to fork half to get on with my life because in the long term money whie it may be painful to lose hurt a whole lot less than spending your days with someone you can't stand.

I agree with you. My parents stayed married for 30 years, living in the same house and not even speaking for the last 10. It was a VERY uncomfortable household. Not surprisingly, out of the 5 of us kids, 4 are divorced. We never had real role models for a happy relationship/marriage.

Seapharris7 · November 4th, 2006, 12:13 PM

^ I think most people are so afraid of a loveless/miserable marriage or divorce that is why most just choose to live together & even have children without ever getting married.

Frankly, I don’t see much difference - other then the “commitment” involved. There are quotes present b/c even though SOME people are married, they don’t take the whole commitment seriously because it is trend to get divorced if things are too hard. And even if a person gets divorced, never marries, one spouse dies, or has a rocky marriage - there are still healthy and respectable ways to raise children.

Hopefully Reese & Ryan can find a way to raise their children without too much damage.

Femmefatale · November 5th, 2006, 08:08 PM

this marriage was doomed from the get go bc those two got married before they were in love...

Beeyotch · November 5th, 2006, 08:14 PM

How do you figure they weren't in love? All I know is that they were pregnant already, hence the shotgun wedding (which is another matter altogether.) But they could have been in love, who knows.

pacific breeze · November 5th, 2006, 08:39 PM

A lot of assumptions are being made about these two on the basis of pure speculation and gossip. I suspect that whatever happens, it will be kept quiet. Reese and Ryan don't seem to be the type to air dirty laundry -- IF there is any on other side -- in public. More power to them.

politesse · November 5th, 2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pacific breeze

A lot of assumptions are being made about these two on the basis of pure speculation and gossip. I suspect that whatever happens, it will be kept quiet. Reese and Ryan don't seem to be the type to air dirty laundry -- IF there is any on other side -- in public. More power to them.

Agreed. Kind of a drag for us though. Where would we be if they all broke up like this?