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Reese Witherspoon DIVORCES husband of almost 12 years days before anniversary

Reese Witherspoon has announced she is divorcing her husband, Jim Toth just two days before their 12th wedding anniversay.

The former couple tied the knot on March 26, 2011 in a stunning ceremony in Ojai, California.

Reese, 47, and Jim, 52, were first linked in February 2010 and it's believed they met at work as Jim worked as a talent agent and co-head of motion picture talent at Creative Artist Industry, where Reese was a client.

In an emotional statement in view of her 29.2 million Instagram followers, Reese penned: "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.

"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.

Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon have split (Getty Images for Turner)
The couple married in 2011 (Getty Images)

"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."

According to reports, no records of a divorce filing could be found in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The couple share son Tennessee James, 10.

Reese also has two children, Ava, 23, and Deacon, 19, from her first marriage to Ryan Phillippe.

They share a 10 year old son (GC Images)
The couple have announced the news just two days before their wedding anniversary (WireImage)

The Legally Blonde star wed Ryan in 1999 and divorced in 2008, having met during a bash that was being held for her 21st birthday party.

Speaking about finding love again after the split, Reese said: "You know, somebody close to me once said, 'Oh, no man will ever accept your children.' And I just thought it was the most horrifying thing someone has ever said to me in my entire life."

"I was determined to find somebody who would make that not true. And I got lucky," she told Marie Claire.

Jim and Reese were first linked in 2010 (Getty Images for Icelandic Glacial)
The actress was married to Ryan Phillippe and they share two children (Getty Images)

The actress admitted Toth was "so wonderful with the children" adding, "I'm very blessed."

The former couple were pictured together in July during a trip to London.

Reese also paid tribute to Jim on their 11th wedding anniversary last year with a series of photos.

"Happy Anniversary JT!! 11 years of adventures, love and laughter. I feel so lucky to share this wonderful life with you," the actress posted on Instagram.

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