Reese looks gorgeous in the October issue of Marie Claire, where she opens up about her divorce from Ryan Phillippe and her new at home life with Jim Toth.

Reese Witherspoon went through a difficult time when she filed for divorce from her husband Ryan Phillippe, when their kids, Ava and Deacon were just eight and three years old. In a new interview with Marie Claire, Reese, 35, admits that being a single parent was beyond stressful and she’s so thankful to have met the man of her dreams.

“I was hard on myself when I got divorced. And until I got remarried, I don’t think I realized how stressed I was,” Reese says in the October issue of Marie Claire, out in stores now. “I feel so much relief. I don’t think I realized how stressed I was being a single parent. It was really, really stressful. It’s not easy on anybody.”

“I think Nora Ephron says in one of her books, ‘You know, don’t kid yourself, divorce is really hard on your children. It’s really hard. Children will not be better for it.’” Reese reflects. “I mean, there are extenuating circumstances. I’m sure everybody’s life is different, so I shouldn’t say that. But it’s really traumatic. Now I feel a great sense of relief and an incredible amount of support from my husband.”

That man being agent Jim Toth, who swept Reese off her feet after her public break-up with Jake Gyllenhaal. “You know, somebody close to me once said, ‘Oh, no man will ever accept your children.’ And I just thought it was the most horrifying thing someone has ever said to me in my entire life,” Reese says. “I was determined to find somebody who would make that not true. And I got lucky. I did. I got very lucky, and he’s so wonderful with the children,” Reese gushes. “I’m very blessed.”

We’re so happy that Reese is finally settled and truly in love. We can’t wait for her to start making babies with Jim!

–Leigh Blickley

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It is not certain that Ryan’s the father, but he made sure to be as supportive as he could as ex Alexis Knapp delivered her baby girl on Friday, July 1.

Ryan Phillippe was at former flame Alexis Knapp‘s bedside when she gave birth to an 8 lb. baby girl named Kai at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Friday. The actor, 36, who already has two kids, Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon, is rumored to be the little girl’s father and agreed to take a paternity test once she was born. Well, Ryan, it’s time!

Back in March, Alexis, 21, told pals that she was pregnant and believed the baby was Ryan’s. The pair dated last year before ending it in September 2010.

Ryan was pictured for the first time with Alexis last week as they headed to a doctor’s appointment in Los Angeles. “Ryan took Alexis to her last doctor’s appointments and was there in the hospital when she gave birth,” a friend tells In Touch. “He’s waiting for the DNA test to see of he’s the father, but he’s acting like he is.”

“He is a good father, and whether this is his baby or not, he wants to do the right thing and be supportive,” says a source to Us Weekly of Ryans presence in the delivery room.

Despite all the rumors, Alexis has asked for nothing from Ryan and is simply “really excited to be a mom.”

“She has never asked Ryan for any help, nor does she expect it,” her rep told Us Weekly. “Alexis has maintained her silence and will continue to do so,” the rep adds. “She continues to appreciate the love and support of her family and friends.” Congrats go out to Alexis…and Ryan!?

–Leigh Blickley

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Newlywed Reese Witherspoon and her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe were spotted together at their 7-year-old son Deacon‘s soccer game this past Saturday, May 14, in Los Angeles. And neither Jim Toth nor Amanda Seyfried were anywhere to be found!

The former couple, who have come together in the past to support their children, even shared a blanket while they took in all the action from the sidelines!

And although they left the game separately, Reese, 35, and Ryan, 36, definitely seemed to be in each other’s good graces.

Reese recently tied the knot with agent Jim Toth, but Ryan, who is dating actress Amanda Seyfried, was not present at the wedding.

He has been dealing with another heavy dose of drama considering his former flame Alexis Knapp is pregnant — possibly with his child!

Still, it’s nice to see Reese and Ryan come together to support their kids. We’re sure Deacon and 11-year-old Ava love spending time with mom and dad.

–Leigh Blickley

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It’s not always easy to get kids — and especially boys — to  dress up when they need to, but pairing a suit with some comfy footwear can at least make it easier. Take a tip from Reese Witherspoon‘s son, Deacon, 7, and Gwen Stefani‘s stylish guys Zuma, 2, and Kingston Rossdale, 5, who kept it cool this Easter Sunday!Zuma and Kingston are already practically fashion icons despite their young age — but that’s so surprise with influences like their rocker parents. They both sported Appaman suits and black and white checked Vans slip ons.

Deacon looked very sophisticated in his striped tie but kept it funky by sporting the bright blue and black checked version of the sneaks. We love this trend because it’s both hip AND practical.

What do you think, Hollymoms?

–Brooke Peoples

From wedding day, to honeymoon, to Water for Elephants press, Reese Witherspoon has had quite the crazy schedule. But lucky for her, she has two amazing kids, Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, who have been there supporting her through it all — even the wedding dress selection!

“They like to plan,” Reese told Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan this morning, April 19, on Live with Regis & Kelly. “My daughter helped pick out my dress. She was my maid of honor.” Aww! That’s a very important job, Ava!

Reese also added that because of the kids, the wedding party was a lot more fun and hey, “you only get married for the second time, once, right?”

“The most fun thing at a wedding is the kids,” she said. “They just run around crazy!”

It’s nice to hear that Reese and her new hubby Jim Toth‘s special day was a family affair!

–Leigh Blickley

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We think it is so wonderful that Reese Witherspoon, 35, and her new husband Jim Toth decided to bring her kids Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, (with ex husband Ryan Phillippe) along for an awesome post-wedding trip to Belize. Less than two weeks after the wedding, the four-some headed out for an exciting family honeymoon!

Wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and a brown hat, Reese went almost unnoticed as she and her family arrived in Belize on April 4.

“They didn’t ask for any VIP treatment, walked off the plane like regular tourists, waited in the immigration line and waited to get their bags from the baggage carousel,” an eyewitness tells UsMagazine.com.

“They definitely looked like a happy family,” the source adds about Reese and crew, who have been hitting up gift shops and visiting tourist attractions while on their getaway. “The kids seemed like they had no problem with [Jim] around.”

But, the honeymoon doesn’t last forever. The family will be returning home soon so Jim can get back to work as an agent at CAA and Reese can start promoting her new film, co-starring Robert Pattinson, Water For Elephants.

–Leigh Blickley

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The actor told a friend that his ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp is expecting a daughter in June. How does girlfriend Amanda Seyfried feel about all this?

Ryan Phillppe has yet to confirm that he is the father to ex Alexis Knapp‘s unborn baby, but he is willing to let friends know what she’s having! According to a pal, if the DNA test proves that he is the father, Ryan will have another baby girl!

The Lincoln Lawyer actor, 36, was overheard at Craig’s restaurant in L.A. saying that Alexis, 26, is carrying a girl, and is due in June. And the first time mom-to-be is preparing all on her own. “Alexis is already choosing baby names and nursery items,” a source tells In Touch.

But lucky for Ryan, if it ends up he is the baby’s daddy, he has a loyal and loving girlfriend, 25-year-old Amanda Seyfried, that will stand by his side.

“Once she got over the initial shock she has actually been very supportive,” the insider reveals. “No matter what happens, she is very much in love with him.”

Ryan has two children, Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, with ex wife Reese Witherspoon, who recently tied the knot with talent agent, Jim Toth!

–Leigh Blickley

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It may not be as big as the Royal Wedding, but we can’t wait to see Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth tie the knot March 26! A source close to the nuptials tells RadarOnline.com that Reese, 35, will walk down the aisle at her Ojai, Calif., estate in a Monique Lhuillier gown, surrounded by “candles and flowers … in white and pastels.”

“It’s not going to be a traditional and big Hollywood wedding,” the source continues. It will be “intimate, private and quiet, with only Reese and Jim’s close friends and family.” And Reese’s ex-husband Ryan Phillippe definitely  ”won’t be there.”

No word yet on how the blushing bride will wear her hair, but we did spot her leaving a Beverly Hills salon March 21, sporting some lovely tresses that screamed “wedding” to us!

The big day is being planned by wedding-planner-to-the-stars Yifat Oren, who was also responsible for sending Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller down the aisle in 2008. Let’s hope the similarities end there.