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Join Telegram ChannelReese Witherspoon and financier Oliver Haarmann have reportedly taken their friendship to the next level.
Over the summer, Witherspoon and Haarmann have been spotted together on several occasions. On Wednesday, the couple was spotted holding hands in New York City. The “Morning Show” actress wore a form-fitting black dress, and Haarmann wore a navy blazer and khaki pants.
The couple attended an Assouline opening event together in New York City on September 4, and sources confirmed to People that they are dating “casually.”
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Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Haarmann in New York on September 4. (TheImageDirect.com)
The source told the outlet that they are “friends” and are “taking things slowly when it comes to dating.”
“She likes it but doesn't want it to be her main focus. She's busy with her job and her son,” the source said. “Those are her biggest priorities.”
“She likes it, but she doesn't want it to become her main concern. She's busy with her job 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 share a son, Tennessee, 11. Witherspoon was previously married to Ryan Phillippe, and they have a daughter, Ava, 24, and a son, Deacon, 20.
Below is what you need to know about Witherspoon's rumored new romantic interest.
The financier
Haarmann, 57, attended Brown and Harvard and earned a master's degree in business administration, according to LinkedIn.
Oliver Haarmann, partner and co-founder of Searchlight Capital Partners, has been linked to Reese Witherspoon. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Haarmann began his career at KKR, a global investment firm based in London. He later founded private equity firm Searchlight Capital Partners in 2010. According to the firm's website, Haarmann has continued to serve as a partner at Searchlight Capital and works with the two co-founders to oversee the firm's portfolio.
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Minority owner of the New York Islanders
In December 2023, Sportico reported that Haarmann was in negotiations to purchase 10% of the New York Islanders. The New York Post reported several months later that Haarmann had acquired a small stake in the professional ice hockey team.
Oliver Haarmann is co-owner of the New York Islanders. (Peter Elmholt/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The New York Islanders directory lists Haarmann as a co-owner.
Haarmann is married
Haarmann was previously married to Mala Gaonkar, with whom they have two children. According to People, Gaonkar is a financier herself and launched her own hedge fund, SurgoCap Partners, in 2022.
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Spotted with Witherspoon
Witherspoon and Haarmann dined at L'Artusi restaurant in New York City in July. The couple flew to New York the day before by helicopter.
The duo took a helicopter to the city again in September.
Reese Witherspoon arrives at a helipad with Oliver Haarmann and his family on September 2. (TheImageDirect.com)
Oliver Haarmann took a helicopter ride with Reese Witherspoon to enjoy a getaway to New York City. (TheImageDirect.com)
Witherspoon's sons, Deacon and Tennessee, were also with the couple in New York.
Witherspoon feels 'authentic'
The award-winning actress has spoken openly about her struggles with her divorce, and now being able to share her side of the story helps her feel more “authentic.”
“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 big professional or personal experiences, it feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice and not let someone else control what’s going on,” 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)
“Of course there is speculation, but I can't control it. All I can do is be as honest and direct as possible and show vulnerability.”
Toth and Witherspoon released a joint statement when they decided to announce their separation in March 2023.
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“It is with great care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they said at the time. “We have had so many wonderful years together and we move forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for all that we have created together.”