Who Is Jim Toth? 5 Things to Know About Reese Witherspoon’s Estranged Husband

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Who Is Jim Toth? 5 Things to Know About Reese Witherspoon's Estranged Husband

Reese Witherspoon was married to talent agent Jim Toth for just shy of 12 years before they announced their separation on Friday, March 24.

“We have some personal news to share … It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” the Draper James founder, 47, and Toth, 52, wrote in a joint Instagram statement at the time. “We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together.”

In their social media note, the pair explained that coparenting 10-year-old son Tennessee is their “biggest priority” moving forward. “These matters are never easy and are extremely personal,” they concluded. “We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”

The Morning Show star — who also shares daughter Ava, 23, and son Deacon, 19, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe — met the Stand Up to Cancer chairman in March 2010 before getting engaged less than one year later. The pair wed in March 2011 and welcomed Tennessee one year later.

Following their nuptials and baby boy’s arrival, the Legally Blonde actress frequently gushed over their connection.

“It happened out of the blue,” Witherspoon recalled of how they met in a February 2012 cover story for Elle. “This really drunk guy was hitting on me, making such an idiot of himself, yelling at me. He was like, [slurring, scowling, pointing finger in her face] ‘You don’t know me.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I know. I don’t know you!’ Jim came over and said, ‘Please excuse my friend. He’s just broken up with someone.’ Jim was a really good friend, pulling him out of that situation. That’s just kind of who he is, a really good person.”

While the Pennsylvania native was the actress’ No. 1 cheerleader for many years, they eventually grew apart.

“Reese never wanted her marriage to end, but it’s not a secret that this has been brewing for some time,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month, noting that the Hello Sunshine founder “really does adore Jim” and thinks he’s a great father to her children. “[They had a] very healthy relationship and a lot of great times together, [but] like a lot of couples, they grew apart.”

A second insider previously told Us in December 2021 that the now-estranged couple had privately been getting their finances in order before a divorce. Witherspoon and Toth had started liquidating their joint properties and company holdings more than two years before Friday’s announcement.

Scroll below to learn more about Toth:

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Who Is Jim Toth? 5 Things to Know About Reese Witherspoon's Estranged Husband

Reese Witherspoon was married to talent agent Jim Toth for just shy of 12 years before they announced their separation on Friday, March 24.

“We have some personal news to share … It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” the Draper James founder, 47, and Toth, 52, wrote in a joint Instagram statement at the time. “We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together.”

In their social media note, the pair explained that coparenting 10-year-old son Tennessee is their “biggest priority” moving forward. “These matters are never easy and are extremely personal,” they concluded. “We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”

The Morning Show star — who also shares daughter Ava, 23, and son Deacon, 19, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe — met the Stand Up to Cancer chairman in March 2010 before getting engaged less than one year later. The pair wed in March 2011 and welcomed Tennessee one year later.

Following their nuptials and baby boy’s arrival, the Legally Blonde actress frequently gushed over their connection.

“It happened out of the blue,” Witherspoon recalled of how they met in a February 2012 cover story for Elle. “This really drunk guy was hitting on me, making such an idiot of himself, yelling at me. He was like, [slurring, scowling, pointing finger in her face] ‘You don’t know me.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I know. I don’t know you!’ Jim came over and said, ‘Please excuse my friend. He’s just broken up with someone.’ Jim was a really good friend, pulling him out of that situation. That’s just kind of who he is, a really good person.”

While the Pennsylvania native was the actress’ No. 1 cheerleader for many years, they eventually grew apart.

“Reese never wanted her marriage to end, but it’s not a secret that this has been brewing for some time,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month, noting that the Hello Sunshine founder “really does adore Jim” and thinks he’s a great father to her children. “[They had a] very healthy relationship and a lot of great times together, [but] like a lot of couples, they grew apart.”

A second insider previously told Us in December 2021 that the now-estranged couple had privately been getting their finances in order before a divorce. Witherspoon and Toth had started liquidating their joint properties and company holdings more than two years before Friday’s announcement.

Scroll below to learn more about Toth:

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What Does Jim Toth Do for a Living?

The Loyola Marymount University grad was promoted to top scout of motion picture talent at Creative Artists Agency in September 2010.

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When Did Jim Toth Marry Reese Witherspoon?

One year after the businessman started dating the Oscar winner in 2010, they tied the knot in Ojai, California.

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Do Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon Have Any Kids Together?

The couple’s only child together, son Tennessee, arrived in September 2012. Toth is also a stepfather to Ava and Deacon.

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How Did Jim Toth Inspire Reese Witherspoon?

“I get a lot of support from my husband, who cares deeply about equality and always tells me, ‘Why wouldn’t you call the person in charge of a company and have a personal relationship with them?’ He’s encouraged me to be outspoken,” the Sweet Home Alabama star gushed to Marie Claire in February 2018. 

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How Have Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon Been Preparing for Divorce?

Us confirmed in 2021 that the pair had been liquidating joint assets since 2020.

“They decided their marriage wasn’t going to last forever and that they should have a plan for splitting up their assets that wouldn’t destroy what they built together,” the insider said at the time. “Instead of having to split up a huge company with dozens of employees and several divisions, they have a big pile of money — and there’s plenty for everybody.”