Meet Reese Witherspoon’s Son Tennessee James Toth

Tennessee James Toth (born 27th of September 2012; Age: 11 years old) is the second son of Reese Witherspoon, the Hollywood actress, movie producer, and businessperson.

Tennessee is the product of Reese’s second marriage to talent agent Jim Toth. The duo welcomed their first child together in 2012 after they tied the knot in a 2011 wedding. Tennessee is presently acquiring his basic academic qualifications and has always been seen in public with his celebrity mum.

How Old is Tennessee James Toth?

Tennessee James Toth is 11 years old, as the kid was born on the 27th of September 2012. His birth occurred on a Thursday in the Pacific Palisades side of California, United States.

Tennessee’s place of birth indicates his American nationality, however, his ethnicity is listed as White. He is the son of actress Reese Witherspoon and her second husband, Jim Toth, who also works and earns a living in the entertainment industry.

According to Reece, giving birth to Tennessee at the age of 37 was quite difficult compared to her first two kids. Talking about the difference between childbearing in her twenties and thirties, Reese said it was easier during her younger days.

Tennessee is the grandson of John Witherspoon and his wife, Betty Reese, from his maternal side. John D. Witherspoon is his maternal uncle. Considering his age, we would be right to say that the youngster’s academic journey has already started. However, his parents prefer to keep the details under wraps.

Tennessee James Toth’s Mum is an Award Winning Actress

Reese Witherspoon is one Hollywood actress who has loads of prestigious awards under her belt. She is a two-time Golden Globe Awards winner who has bagged other prestigious awards such as an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a British Academy Film Award.

Born on the 22nd of March 1976, Tennessee James Toth’s mum has graced the screen in a plethora of movie and television roles, notable among them are Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and This Means War.

Reese’s first marriage was to American-born actor Ryan Phillippe. The two met at her 21st birthday bash and proceeded to tie the connubial knot on the 5th of November 1999; their nuptials occurred in Charleston, South Carolina.

Unfortunately, their union crashed in 2006 after seven years together as man and wife.

Does Tennessee’s Dad also Work in Entertainment?

Tennessee James Toth’s dad, Jim Toth, is also part of the entertainment industry, but he works behind the scene as a casting agent. Jim is an employee of Creative Artists Agency, where his wife happens to be a client.

The Loyola Marymount University alum was born on the 27th of July 1970 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. A graduate of political science and government, Jim sits on the board of many prestigious organizations. The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has him as a member of its advisory board. He is associated with Flowcode as one of its board of directors and is with the University of Tennessee as a member of its board of trustees. Jim is also part of his alma mater’s board of trustees.

Why Did Reese Witherspoon Name Her Kid Tennessee?

Many fans of the movie superstar have wondered why she chose to name her second son Tennessee. According to Reese, she decided to go with the name because it was her childhood state.

Are Tennessee James Toth’s Parents Still Together?

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth are still going strong as man and wife. The couple first crossed paths at a party early in 2010, and according to Reese, she already gave up the dreams of getting married for the second time, but Jim did an excellent job of convincing her.

By February 2010, Jim and Reese were already going steady and made things official in December with the announcement of their engagement. The couple eventually exchanged wedding vows on the 26th of March 2011 in California at Reese’s Ojai-based Libbey Ranch.

Tennessee is not the Only Child of His Parents

Far from being Reese’s only child, Tennessee James Toth has two siblings. His mum’s first marriage to Ryan yielded two children – Ava Elizabeth Phillippe and Deacon Reese Phillippe, who are both older than him.

His half-sister, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, announced her entrance on the 9th of September 1999 and is currently in the process of acquiring her university education at UC Berkeley. Tennessee’s half-brother, Deacon Reese Phillippe, joined the family on the 23rd of October 2003 and is nine years older than him.

Though they have different fathers, Reese’s children get along perfectly well. According to the famous actress, Deacon was supper excited to welcome his baby brother, while Ava couldn’t wait to babysit!

Tennessee is Always Out and About With his Celebrity Parent

Though she initially made efforts to conceal her pregnancy, Reese later started brandishing her baby bump over the springtime and summer of 2012. The actress described herself as “feeling very round when she appeared at the Cannes Film Festival. She was also spotted heavily pregnant at lunches and errands in Los Angeles.

Since he was born, Tennessee James Toth’s parents have had no qualms about bringing the details of the youngster’s life to the public arena. In fact, he was barely six weeks old when Reese debuted him in Los Angeles. The movie superstar was seen out and about town on the 7th of November 2012 with her bundle of joy in tow.

Media outlets like Us Weekly, PopSugar Celebrity, and People, have published images of the 11 year-old on several of their issues with his celebrity mum.

The youngster was just four in 2016 when his mum took him to have some time out with The Mouse — and his lady! Mother and child were captured on camera as they were getting into the fairy-tale spirit. Witherspoon was seen sporting a Minnie Mouse baseball cap while Tennessee was decked up in Spider-Man face paint. Minnie herself was sporting her not-so-scary best — just in time for the celebration of Halloween.

Right from his birth, Tennessee has been a subject of curiosity as fans of his famous mum are always seeking to know facts about the little boy.