Synopsis
On March 16, Reese Witherspoon took to Instagram to share a touching story about a lesson she taught her sons, highlighting the importance of embracing individuality and being true to oneself.Key Takeaways
- Reese Witherspoon emphasizes the value of being different.
- Her sons learned to choose 'weird' over 'normal.'
- Parenting moments can bring immense joy.
- Encouraging uniqueness can empower children.
- Aimee Lou Wood's quotes inspired her to share this story.
Los Angeles, March 16 (NationPress) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon recently expressed a moment of pride as a mother, showcasing her journey in parenthood.
On Saturday, she took to Instagram Stories, sharing a heartfelt video where she recounted an enlightening experience, as reported by People magazine.
The Legally Blonde actress narrated a charming tale about a recent dinner outing with her children that brought her immense joy regarding her parenting.
According to People, the 48-year-old star shared that she was dining out with a friend and her two sons, 21-year-old Deacon Phillippe, her child with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, and 12-year-old Tennessee, whom she shares with ex-spouse Jim Toth.
During their meal, her friend posed a question to her sons about a lesson that they would forever remember from their mother. The Big Little Lies actress revealed that one of her boys, whose identity she didn't disclose, mentioned that she always advised them to choose “weird over normal” and emphasized that it’s “perfectly fine to be distinctive.”
With her hand placed on her heart, she expressed how it “filled my heart with the deepest joy that he learned that from me.”
She added, “It just meant so much to me that my kids understand it’s okay to be different and that it can actually become their superpower.”
The producer felt inspired to share her experience after reposting a series of quotes from Aimee Lou Wood, a star from The White Lotus, which her production company Hello Sunshine shared on Instagram earlier that week.
Additionally, the actress, who also has a 25-year-old daughter Ava with Phillippe, praised Wood and the entire cast of The White Lotus, stating, “I’m watching, I’m loving it, I’m quoting it,” regarding the acclaimed dark comedy series.