Ava looks the spitting image of mother Reese Witherspoon as she bonds with father Ryan Phillippe at football game

By Ann Pride


Daddy duty: Ryan Phillippe bonded with daughter Ava on Saturday at a football game in Los Angeles

While Reese Witherspoon took a day off, her ex Ryan Phillippe was on daddy duty with their son Deacon and daughter Ava, who looks more like her mother every day.

The 37-year-old actor was spotted out and about yesterday at Deacon's football game in the trendy Brentwood area of Los Angeles.

While Ryan's eight-year-old son took to the field, the doting father cheered him on and bonded with Ava, 12, on the sidelines.

Plotting their strategy: Ryan gives his son Deacon a few tips

The two children re the result of the actor's seven year marriage to Oscar winner Witherspoon.

Ryan, who is dating model Paulina Slagter, looked cool and casual in grey shorts and a white T-shirt, which he teamed with trainers.

Just like her mum: Ava is the spitting image of her mother Reese Witherspoon

His girlfriend, who at age 20 is almost half his age, could be seen lounging on the grass in a blue sun dress.

She chatted and spent time with Ava who wore jeans a T-shirt and glasses.


Preparing to take the field: Deacon stands on the sidelines with his father

Team effort: Ryan coaches Deacon and the other young players

Ryan's relationship with Witherspoon ended in 2007 and he went on to have a brief fling with model Alexis Knapp in 2010, which resulted in the birth of baby boy named Kailani last July.

The star has also previously been linked to actresses Abbie Cornish and Amanda Seyfried.

Team effort: Ryan coaches Deacon and the other young players

Ryan's relationship with Witherspoon ended in 2007 and he went on to have a brief fling with model Alexis Knapp in 2010, which resulted in the birth of baby boy named Kailani last July.

The star has also previously been linked to actresses Abbie Cornish and Amanda Seyfried.

Enjoying the action: Ava and Ryan's girlfriend Paulina Slagter watch the team play from a spot on the grass

The Cruel Intentions actor can next be seen on the small screen this summer in Damages.

He’s taking on the role of Channing McClaren, opposite Glenn Close and Rose Byrne.



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