Reese Witherspoon has formally submitted the necessary paperwork to begin the divorce process with her husband, Jim Toth.
Reese Witherspoon was recently spotted in Nashville without her wedding and engagement rings, leading many to speculate about the cause of her divorce from Jim Toth.
New court documents that were discovered state that the actress cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for filing for divorce in Davidson County, Tennessee, near the couple's home in Nashville.
According to People, the couple, who announced their split in a joint statement last week, cited mutual love and respect as the reasons behind their decision.
However, some sources close to the matter suggest that Jim's midlife crisis and career move to Quibi may have played a role in the breakdown of their marriage.
Reese Witherspoon stated no scandal or drama
There was no big scandal or drama behind the couple's decision to divorce.
Instead, they are just two people who essentially became co-parents and don't have any romantic feelings for each other anymore.
While this may be true, other sources suggest that there may be more to the story.
As per BuzzFeed, one source, who claimed to be a family friend of the couple, suggested that Jim's midlife crisis was a contributing factor in the divorce.
They stated that Jim's decision to leave his position at talent and sports agency CAA to join Quibi may have been part of this crisis.
Quibi was a short-lived mobile streaming service that folded just six months after it launched in 2020.
The move may have caused strain on their marriage, as the couple reportedly started to drift apart after Jim's career shift.
Another factor that may have played a role in the divorce was the sale of Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine.
The company's sale reportedly earned Reese a reported $900 million, making her the richest woman in Hollywood.
Toth, who is a founding board member of the company, apparently supported Witherspoon through the sale.
However, the millions of dollars they made may have sent them in different directions.
Moving forward with kindness and respect
Despite the speculation about the cause of their divorce, Witherspoon and Toth have both stated that they are moving forward with kindness and mutual respect for everything they have created together.
According to information from Page Six, documents filed in Nashville, Tennessee, show that Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth signed a prenuptial agreement in March 2011, which will provide sufficient provisions for their assets and debts.
The agreement remains valid and is expected to be submitted to a judge for approval.
Additionally, the former couple will need to take a parenting class mandated by the court in Davidson County and submit a certificate of completion within 60 days.
Witherspoon will also present a permanent parenting plan. The couple, who got married in March 2011, have a 10-year-old son named Tennessee James.
In addition, Witherspoon also has two children, Deacon Reese, 19, and Ava Elizabeth, 23, from her previous marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
The cause of Reese Witherspoon's divorce from Jim Toth may never be fully known.
However, it is clear that the couple is committed to moving forward with kindness and mutual respect for each other.
As fans, we can only hope that they both find happiness and fulfillment in their future endeavors.
