Ava Phillippe was the talk of Tinseltown on Wednesday night, stepping out for the Scream 7 premiere in Los Angeles. Channeling her A-list mom, Reese Witherspoon, Ava dazzled the red carpet crowd with a look that mirrored her mother's iconic style. The 26-year-old actress rocked a black snakeskin dress with spaghetti straps, complementing the ensemble with striking red heels and elegant black and gold earrings. Her signature blonde locks flowed effortlessly to her shoulders, paired with a dramatic cat eye look that turned heads.
By Ava's side was her boyfriend, Dakota Brubaker, who looked sharp in a sleek black suit. The resemblance between Ava and Reese is undeniable – from their blonde hair to their heart-shaped smiles, it's no wonder the comparisons flood in. Reese takes the lookalike comments in stride, sharing with InStyle, "I love being mistaken for her because it makes me feel so young." She expressed pride in Ava's grace under the spotlight, acknowledging that it might not always be easy looking like her famous mom.
"I'm sure it's not easy looking exactly like your mother," Reese quipped, adding how proud she is of Ava's accomplishments.
Reese Witherspoon has always been candid about raising Ava at a young age. At just 23, living in Los Angeles, and without close family nearby, she navigated motherhood while building her stellar career. "I don't have any sisters, I don't have any aunts. I was alone in a new city, in Los Angeles, and I literally had no friends. I would cry," she reflected on The View, sharing the challenges of those early days.
These days, Ava is making her own mark in the entertainment industry, with roles in films like Doctor Odyssey and Ransom Canyon. She's also got exciting projects on the horizon, including Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me and The Sisters of Scott County. But beyond the glitz, Ava enjoys a grounded life in LA with Dakota, who shares her love for the arts. The two UC Berkeley alums have found their groove in the city, blending their creative aspirations with the sunny SoCal lifestyle.
Dakota, a musician performing under the name Vindigo, has also embraced life in the City of Angels. "I came to LA over three years ago now to follow my dream of making music with my band," he wrote in a 2024 social media post, sharing highs, lows, and finding love with Ava. Their story is a true reflection of LA's dream-chasing spirit – in all its vibrant forms.