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**Reese Witherspoon Celebrates Son Tennessee’s 13th Birthday with Heartfelt Instagram Post**
**LOS ANGELES, CA – September 27, 2024** – Actress Reese Witherspoon celebrated her youngest son Tennessee’s 13th birthday on Friday with a touching tribute on Instagram. The “Legally Blonde” star, 49, shared a series of photos showcasing her son, including one where he’s sporting bleached hair, enjoying a meal with her. Other images showed the pair on vacation, enjoying time on a boat and exploring Italy.
“How is it possible that my youngest boy is 13?!” Witherspoon exclaimed in the caption. “He never ceases to amaze me with his joyfulmess [sic], his brilliant sense of humor and his endless curiosity. I love you so much, Tenn!”
Tennessee is Witherspoon’s son with ex-husband Jim Toth. She is also mother to Ava Phillippe, 26, and Deacon Phillippe, 21, from her marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
In a recent interview on “The Interview” podcast, Witherspoon jokingly admitted that she’s had to loosen up her parenting style with Tennessee, citing exhaustion after raising her older two children. She confessed that after 25 years of parenting, she’s often “completely wrung-out and tired.”
The actress also revealed that Tennessee affectionately calls her “Morty,” a nickname whose origin remains a mystery to her.
Witherspoon’s social media post has garnered thousands of likes and comments, with fans and fellow celebrities sending birthday wishes to Tennessee.