Reese Witherspoon Enjoys PDA‑Filled Yacht Escape with Financier Oliver Haarmann in Saint‑Tropez

Hollywood star spotted kissing new partner during French Riviera holiday

SAINT‑TROPEZ, France—Oscar‑winner Reese Witherspoon, 49, was photographed sharing hugs and kisses with German financier Oliver Haarmann, 57, while relaxing aboard a private yacht off the Côte d’Azur on Sunday, 13 July. The couple lounged on deck and swam together, Witherspoon in a chic white one‑piece and Haarmann in striped trunks, a blue T‑shirt and a Nike cap. (People.com)

Relationship timeline

• First public sighting: July 2024 in New York City
• Romance confirmed: September 2024, according to multiple sources (People.com)
• Going the distance: Friends say Witherspoon frequently flies between Nashville and NYC to see Haarmann, who has begun spending time with her children. (InStyle)

Sources close to the actress say she values Haarmann’s low‑key profile and “business‑first” lifestyle, noting he is a founding partner of Searchlight Capital and a minority owner of the NHL’s New York Islanders. (People.com)

Family introductions

Haarmann has met Witherspoon’s sons Deacon Phillippe, 21, and Tennessee Toth, 12. It is not yet known whether he has been introduced to her daughter Ava Phillippe, 25. (People.com)

What’s next for Witherspoon

• Screen return: Season 4 of The Morning Show is in production for Apple TV+.
• Film slate: The actress is developing several projects, including the long‑anticipated Legally Blonde 3.

About Oliver Haarmann

• Background: German‑born, educated at Brown and Harvard.
• Career: Private‑equity veteran and philanthropist; co‑founded the Surgo Foundation.
• Personal: Shares two children with former spouse Mala Gaonkar. (People.com)

Big picture

Witherspoon’s yacht getaway marks her most public show of affection since finalizing her divorce from talent‑agent Jim Toth in August 2023. The photos suggest the relationship with Haarmann has moved beyond casual dating and is now firmly in the spotlight—albeit far from Hollywood’s usual glare.