We all know how wild TikTok comments can get—but for Ava Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, one recent comment left her visibly squirming.
The 25-year-old model and influencer was just trying to enjoy a fun moment on the app with her boyfriend, Dakota Brubaker, when someone pointed out something she wasn’t ready to hear: they look just like her parents.
And not just any parents. We’re talking about Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, the iconic ’90s couple from Cruel Intentions. So, yeah, a pretty loaded comparison.
“Reese and Ryan?” TikTok Thinks So
Ava, who’s been dating Dakota since last September, got called out by a TikTok user who commented, “Reese & Ryan,” under their video.
The reference immediately landed—and not softly.
Ava, named after old-Hollywood legend Ava Gardner, reacted by cringing hard, waving her hands like “please no,” while Dakota just kind of froze, looking equally awkward.
Even though she was clearly caught off guard, Ava added a cheeky caption to the video: “You guys. Whaaaattt.”
And to top it off, the background music playing? None other than “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve—aka the haunting anthem from her parents’ 1999 movie Cruel Intentions. Yeah, she leaned right into it.
The Whole Look Was Giving… Sebastian and Annette
To make things even more meta, Dakota was literally dressed like Ryan Phillippe’s character from the film—black turtleneck, wire-rimmed glasses and all.
It was giving Sebastian Valmont vibes hard, the same character who seduced Reese’s character, Annette, in the iconic movie adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
Even the setup was unintentionally cinematic, echoing the exact romance that made her parents Hollywood legends—and now internet meme material.
Fans Had a Field Day in the Comments
The TikTok comments section? Predictably on fire. Some fans couldn’t stop pointing out how uncanny the resemblance was.
One commenter wrote, “I mean… you have to admit he looks just like your dad!” Others chimed in, agreeing that Ava’s looks switch between Reese and Ryan depending on the angle.
“It’s insane how you look exactly like one or the other,” said one.
Another comment she liked summed it up perfectly: “Technically… you were in Cruel Intentions.” Ava didn’t argue.
Reese Is Still Her Go-To Role Model
Although she’s clearly inherited her mom’s star quality, Ava’s also picked up a few life lessons from Reese.
One of her favorites? “Pretty is as pretty does.” That’s something her mom told her early on—and it stuck.
In an interview with Allure, Ava explained that she truly believes inner beauty shines through more than any physical appearance.
“How you treat people, and yourself, matters more than anything on the outside.”
Her Dad, Ryan Phillippe? Not So Much in the Picture
While Ava’s relationship with her mom is well-documented, things with her dad seem… a little distant.
She hasn’t been seen with Ryan since 2018, and there’s been little public interaction since then.
Whether they’ve just grown apart or chosen to stay private, it’s clear she’s closer to Reese these days.
From Model to Influencer, Ava’s Got Her Own Spotlight
Ava’s not just riding on her parents’ coattails. She’s built a serious career of her own.
After debuting in Rodarte’s Fall lookbook at age 19, she’s since worked with brands like Ivy Park, Dior Beauty, Pat McGrath Labs, and Vince Camuto.
She’s also appeared in campaigns for her mom’s brand, Draper James.
And with 1.1 million followers on Instagram and TikTok combined, Ava’s become a certified influencer, teaming up with luxury labels like Michael Kors, Fendi, Clarins, and Golden Goose.
Meanwhile, Dakota Is Building His Own Creative Path
As for Dakota Brubaker—Ava’s boyfriend and the Ryan doppelgänger—he’s also been doing his own thing.
A UC Berkeley grad like Ava, he’s now working under the stage name Vindigo and recording his debut studio album.
The past two months have been packed with studio time, and fans are already curious about what he’s going to release.
A Self-Aware Moment That Went Viral
What started as a regular TikTok ended up as a full-circle moment that had the internet doing double takes.
Whether she liked it or not, Ava can’t escape the iconic legacy of her parents—and now, thanks to a good sense of humor and a little bit of cringe, she’s made peace with it in her own way.
And let’s be honest: when your biggest problem is looking too much like two Hollywood legends, you’re probably doing okay.