Hollywood icon Reese Witherspoon is soaking up the summer sun, and some serious romance, on the French Riviera. The Oscar-winning actress, 49, was recently spotted getting cozy with her boyfriend, German financier Oliver Haarmann, 57, during a luxurious yacht getaway off the coast of Saint-Tropez.
From kisses on deck to dips in the sea, the couple looked completely at ease as their relationship continues to blossom far away from the Hollywood spotlight.
Their sun-drenched escape not only confirmed the strength of their bond, but also offered a rare, candid glimpse into Witherspoon’s life after divorce, and her growing affection for a man who, as one insider put it, is “not into Hollywood.”
From Low-Key Beginnings to French Riviera PDA
Reese and Oliver’s romance first caught public attention in July 2024, when the two were spotted together in New York City. At the time, a source told PEOPLE:
“She’s taking things slow when it comes to dating. She enjoys it but doesn’t want it to be a big focus. She’s busy with work and her son.”
Fast forward to July 13, 2025, and the couple’s slow burn is clearly heating up. The pair was photographed sharing hugs and kisses aboard a private yacht, with Witherspoon in a classic all-white bathing suit and Haarmann dressed in a casual striped swimsuit, blue tee, and a white Nike baseball cap.
A source close to the couple previously in October 2024 told PEOPLE:
“Reese is having fun with Oliver. She often flies between Nashville and N.Y.C. to see him.”
The relationship has also become more integrated into her family life. The source, referring to Witherspoon’s sons Deacon, 21, and Tennessee, 12 added:
“He’s spending time with her kids too”
Why Oliver Haarmann Stands Out
So, what makes Haarmann different from Reese’s past Hollywood entanglements? According to insiders, it’s precisely that he isn’t part of that world. a source told PEOPLE:
“Reese loves that he’s a businessman and not into Hollywood”
Haarmann is a founding partner of Searchlight Capital and a minority co-owner of the NHL’s New York Islanders, more comfortable in boardrooms than on red carpets.
Back in 2024, their connection seemed grounded in shared values and life priorities. Reese was reportedly balancing her roles as a mother and media mogul while developing her projects, including the hit Apple TV+ series The Morning Show and the upcoming Legally Blonde 3.
While it’s unclear if Haarmann has met Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillippe, sources have said the relationship is evolving naturally and with mutual respect.
Summer of Love, Hollywood on Hold
As cameras caught the pair enjoying a carefree day on the sea, it’s clear Reese Witherspoon is embracing a new chapter, one that blends glamor with groundedness.
Whether this romantic getaway signals something deeper, one thing is certain: Reese appears happy, relaxed, and content in the company of someone who makes her laugh and lets her lead her own story.
And for a woman who’s spent decades under a spotlight, this private joy may just be her most exciting role yet.