Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s Marriage Woes Were ‘Brewing for Some Time’ Ahead of Their Split: ‘They Grew Apart’

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A slow build. Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s marriage was in trouble well before they announced their split, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.“Reese never wanted her marriage to end, but it’s not a secret that this has been brewing for some time,” the insider says.The 47-year-old actress, who announced her split on Friday, March 24, “really does adore Jim” despite their decision to part ways,” the source says. “[She] couldn’t have asked for a better stepdad and father to their son, Tennessee.”The twosome, who wed in March 2011, had a “very healthy relationship and a lot of great times together,” the insider tells Us, noting, “Like a lot of couples, they grew apart.”The Sweet Home Alabama star confirmed her and Toth’s breakup on Friday by sharing a public statement via social media.

The news came just two days ahead of the pair’s 12-year anniversary.“We have some personal news to share … It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” the former couple said in a joint statement shared to Witherspoon’s Instagram page. “We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together.”The estranged spouses added: “Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter.

These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”The Walk the Line actress deactivated the comments on her post, but she received an outpouring of love from many of her famous friends. Leslie Mann, Kelsea Ballerini and Jennifer Aniston are among the stars who “liked” the announcement.Witherspo