Reese Witherspoon reunited with ex-husband and cruel intentions co-star Ryan Phillippe to celebrate his son’s high school graduation in DIY style.
Deacon Reese Phillippe, 18, who was homeschooled, graduated from high school in June. But the proud parents were determined to do their best and give Deacon a homecoming graduation to remember.
In a video posted to Instagram, Deacon steps out to classic ‘Pomp and Circumstance’, dressed in a bright orange suit, matching cap and completed the look with black sunglasses.
Phillippe, dressed as a principal, and two friends stood at the head of the backyard pool in ceremonial robes waiting to hand Deacon his high school diploma.
And to the cheers of friends and family behind the camera, Deacon shakes their hands and accepts his certificate (the tassel moved to the other side) and lets out a big “yes!” before throwing the cap in the air.
Witherspoon proudly watched her son graduate and then removed her pool cap.
She posted her own tribute to Deacon on Instagram congratulating him on his graduation.
“So proud of the thoughtful, talented, kind and generous young man you have become,” the post read. “You light up our hearts and make us proud every day.”
The certified “valedriptorian” shared his own pictures on Instagram, including a close-up of his diploma signed by his parents.
Deacon is the second child of Witherspoon and Phillippe, who also have a 22-year-old daughter, Ava, who is pursuing a career in both modeling and acting.
Despite their split in 2006, Witherspoon and Phillippe appear to have remained on friendly terms.
Witherspoon is currently married to Hollywood agent Jim Toth with whom she shares nine-year-old son Tennessee.