Ryan Phillippe ‘very happy’ for newly engaged ex-wife Reese Witherspoon

LONDON - Ryan Phillippe has congratulated his former wife Reese Witherspoon upon her engagement to Hollywood agent Jim Toth.

The ‘Cruel Intentions’ star, who was married to the Oscar-winning actress for seven years until they split in 2008, said on Thursday that he was ‘very happy’ for the couple, reports the Daily Mail.

“I’m very happy for both Reese and Jim,” the 36-year-old actor said in a statement to the New York Daily News.

“I wish nothing but the best for the mother of my children,” he added.

Witherspoon and Phillippe have two children together - 11-year-old daughter Ava and seven-year-old son Deacon. (ANI)