Reese Witherspoon and financier Oliver Harmon have reportedly taken their friendship to the next level.
Over the summer, Witherspoon and Harmon were spotted together several times. On Wednesday, the two were spotted holding hands in New York City. The “Morning Show” actress wore a tight, black dress, while Harmon wore a navy blazer and khakis.
The two attended the opening of Assouline in New York City together on Sept. 4, and sources confirmed to People that they are “casually” dating.
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Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Harmon on Sept. 4 in New York City. (theimagedirect.com)
The source told the outlet that they are “friends” and “they’re taking it slow as far as dating.”
“She loves it, but she doesn’t want to focus too much on it. She’s busy with work and her son,” the source said. “Those are her biggest priorities.”
“She enjoys it, but she doesn’t want to focus too much on it. She’s busy with work and her son. Those are her biggest priorities.”
In March 2023, Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced their divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage. The former couple shares a son, Tennessee, 11. Witherspoon was previously married Ryan Phillippe, They have a daughter Ava, 24, and son Deacon, 20.
Below are things to know about Witherspoon’s alleged new romantic interest.
Financiers
Harmon, 57, attended Brown and Harvard and holds a master’s in business administration, according to LinkedIn.
Oliver Harmon, partner and co-founder of Searchlight Capital Partners, has been romantically linked to Reese Witherspoon. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Harmon began his career at KKR, a London-based global investment firm. He then founded private equity firm Searchlight Capital Partners in 2010. Company Website, Harmon continues to serve as a partner at Searchlight Capital and works alongside both co-founders to oversee the firm’s portfolio.
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Minority owner of the New York Islanders
sportico In December 2023 it was reported that Harmon was in talks to purchase 10% of the New York Islanders. New York Post Several months later, news broke that Harmon had acquired a small stake in a professional ice hockey team.
Oliver Harmon is the co-owner of the New York Islanders. (Peter Elmholt/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The New York Islanders directory lists Harmon as a co-owner.
Harmon is married
Harmon was previously married to Mala Gaonkar and they have two children. According to People, Gaonkar is a financier himself and launched his own hedge fund, Surgocap Partners, in 2022.
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Spotted with Witherspoon
In July, Witherspoon and Harmon dined at L’Artusi in the Big Apple. The couple arrived in New York City by helicopter the day before.
In September, the two again traveled to the city by helicopter.
Reese Witherspoon arrives at the heliport with Oliver Harmon and family on Sept. 2. (theimagedirect.com)
Oliver Harmon took a helicopter with Reese Witherspoon to spend the holidays in New York City. (theimagedirect.com)
Witherspoon’s sons, Deacon and Tennessee, were also with the couple in New York City.
Witherspoon feels ‘authentic’
The award-winning actress has spoken publicly about her struggles during her divorce. Now, sharing her side of the story has made her feel more “real.”
“Being able to speak directly to people about what’s going on in my life and share it in the same way that I share great professional experiences or personal experiences, being able to say things in my own voice and not let someone else control what’s going on, it feels so much more authentic,” she told Harper’s Bazaar in 2023.
Reese Witherspoon with her two eldest children, daughter Ava and son Deacon. (Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)
“Then, of course, there will be speculation, but I can’t control that. All I can do is be as honest and upfront as I can be and be vulnerable.”
Toth and Witherspoon They decided to announce their separation in March 2023, after which they released a joint statement.
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“We have made the difficult decision to divorce after much thought and consideration,” they said at the time. “We have had many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for what we have built together.”
