Doting mother Reese Witherspoon holds hands with her little man Tennessee... a day after meeting up with ex Ryan Phillippe

Reese Witherspoon was spotted hand in hand with her young son Tennessee as they gleefully walked the streets of Santa Monica on Wednesday, a day after she hung out with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.

The 39-year-old actress looked chic in a white blouse tucked into a floral pencil skirt, complimented by her choice of red sandals with ankle straps.

Tennessee, two, looked cute in a grey T-hirt and khaki shorts as he did his best to help his famous mother tote around a zip-up bag.

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Hold my hand! Reese Witherspoon was spotted hand in hand with her young son Tennessee as they gleefully walked the streets of Santa Monica on Wednesday

Hold my hand! Reese Witherspoon was spotted hand in hand with her young son Tennessee as they gleefully walked the streets of Santa Monica on Wednesday

Reese wore her freshly highlighted tresses down for the day in a voluminous blowout, and shielded her eyes with retro vintage blue shades.

The Hot Pursuit star opted for a gold statement necklace with a dainty chain, hoop earrings and a gold bangle and watch.

She glowed in light make-up for her casual outing, picking out flawless foundation and bright pink lip gloss.

Chic: The Hot Pursuit star wore her freshly highlighted tresses down for the day in a voluminous blowout and shielded her eyes with retro vintage blue shades
Chic: The Hot Pursuit star wore her freshly highlighted tresses down for the day in a voluminous blowout and shielded her eyes with retro vintage blue shades

Chic: The Hot Pursuit star wore her freshly highlighted tresses down for the day in a voluminous blowout and shielded her eyes with retro vintage blue shades

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The Walk The Line star also sported a crimson red pedicure, drawing more attention to her toned legs.

After feeding the parking meter, she was seen making a phone call and laughed heartily with whoever was on the other end of the line.

Reese's son with Jim Toth, 45, has inherited his mom's platinum locks and bright blue eyes.

How sweet! Her little one, 2, was suave in a grey tee-shirt and khaki short pairing as he did his best to help her tote around a matching zip-up bag

How sweet! Her little one, 2, was suave in a grey tee-shirt and khaki short pairing as he did his best to help her tote around a matching zip-up bag

Despite her busy schedule as an in-demand actress, the mother of three has been spending plenty of quality time with all her children. 

On Tuesday, she was spotted meeting up with ex Ryan, who she is still on good terms with, to enjoy some bonding time with their 15-year-old daughter Ava.

For that occasion, she tied her hair back in a ponytail and added a flair of elegance to her look with a pair of sophisticated designer sunglasses.

Style icon: The 39-year-old showed off her killer physique in a pale turquoise gingham shirt with pale semi-distressed denims
Style icon: The 39-year-old showed off her killer physique in a pale turquoise gingham shirt with pale semi-distressed denims

Style icon: The 39-year-old showed off her killer physique in a pale turquoise gingham shirt with pale semi-distressed denims

Reese showed off her killer physique in a pale turquoise gingham shirt with pale semi-distressed denims.

She added some height with cream and beige colored block heels and finalized her outfit with a pair of leopard-rimmed shades.

Her former Cruel Intentions co-star, and father to their daughter and 11-year-old son Deacon, looked dapper in a black T-shirt and dark wash jeans.

Like mother, like daughter: Ava, 15, who has a striking resemblence to her famous mother, was wearing a colorful romper with bright pink sneakers as she walked with her dad Ryan Phillippe to Westwood

Like mother, like daughter: Ava, 15, who has a striking resemblence to her famous mother, was wearing a colorful romper with bright pink sneakers as she walked with her dad Ryan Phillippe to Westwood

Ava, who has a striking resemblance to her famous mother, was wearing a colorful romper with bright pink sneakers as they made their way over to Westwood.

The former Hollywood pair has kept things amicable between them to co-parent, and despite their divorce nearly seven years ago, both have found new blossoming relationships.

Meanwhile on Monday the actress took to Instagram and posted a cute snap of her two sons with the caption: 'Someone is really excited his brother is home from camp! Welcome home, Deacon! #brotherlove.'

You're home! The actress took to Instagram on Monday and posted a cute snap of Tennessee squeezing his older step-brother Deacon after returning from camp

You're home! The actress took to Instagram on Monday and posted a cute snap of Tennessee squeezing his older step-brother Deacon after returning from camp

Elle Woods? Reese took to Instagram last week with a close-up selfie of her freshly highlighted bright blonde locks layered and styled to perfection

Elle Woods? Reese took to Instagram last week with a close-up selfie of her freshly highlighted bright blonde locks layered and styled to perfection

The Oscar-award winning star spoke with Today earlier this year about her growing brood's age differences and how it effects the dynamic in her home.

She dished: 'It's kind of great because ... my older kids are just so in love with their baby brother and help out so much. It's kind of like having this big extended family.

'We always talk about in our house, the more people that love you, the better your life is. So, I love it.'

Still got it: Reese and Jim, seen here in January, have been happily married since 2011 and share two-year-old son Tennessee together

Still got it: Reese and Jim, seen here in January, have been happily married since 2011 and share two-year-old son Tennessee together

Aside from her roles as mother and wife, she's been adding to her already stellar resume as an actress.

Reese will next appear the HBO's adaptation of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies alongside Nicole Kidman.

The TV comedy series will be about a group of moms whose perfect lives begin to slowly unravel as secrets come to light and circumstances change.

 

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