Radio City Music Hall in New York City was abuzz with celebrity appearances on Friday afternoon as New York University held its highly anticipated graduation ceremony.
Stars Reese Witherspoon and her former husband Ryan Phillippe reunited for the first time in years to celebrate their son Deacon’s milestone achievement. Joining them were their daughter Ava and Witherspoon’s youngest child, Tennessee Toth, accompanied by his father, Jim Toth.
In another notable family moment, actress Kate Hudson and her fiancé Danny Fujikawa proudly supported her 22-year-old son Ryder Robinson. Ryder’s father, rock musician Chris Robinson, was also present to share in the celebration.
Adding to the family affair, Hudson’s mother, Goldie Hawn, and her longtime partner Kurt Russell attended the event to lend their support.
Meanwhile, supermodel Christy Turlington was on hand to applaud her daughter, Grace Burns, as she graduated. Turlington was accompanied by her husband, filmmaker Edward Burns, making the day a memorable occasion for all.
Then there was Vogue supermodel Christy Turlington who was celebrating her daughter Grace Burns’ graduation with husband Edward Burns, a filmmaker.
Reese Witherspoon , 50, and ex-husband Phillippe, 51, were seen for the first time together in years as they celebrated their son Deacon’s commencement ceremonies from NYU
Deacon is seen center with sister Ava on the right and his half-brother Tennessee Toth left
Deacon posed with mom Reese
Witherspoon was elegant in a dark blue denim button-up dress with an ivory blazer on her shoulders and a matching handbag on her arm.
She added T-strap beige heels, sunglasses and gold jewelry as her blonde hair was worn down past her shoulders.
Phillippe, an actor she costarred with in Cruel Intentions, had on a crisp white untucked shirt with dark slacks and aviator sunglasses.
Witherspoon and Phillippe, who wed in 1999 and divorced in 2008, were seen side by side as they took photographs of their son. They appeared to be in a great mood as they smiled at each other, making it clear there is no tension between the two.
Deacon, 22, looked proud as he modeled his purple robe with a yellow satin sash around his neck.
He has already started his acting career with roles in Never Have I Ever and Motorheads. And he has a budding singing career as well.
Also present was Witherspoon and Phillippe’s daughter Ava Phillippe, 26, who is a college graduate turned model and actress. The star, who is the face of Vince Camuto fragrances, wore a beige minidress with high gold heels.
And next to Ava and Deacon was Reese’s son 13-year-old Tennessee Toth whom she shares with Jim Toth, a talent agent she was wed to from 2011 until 2023.
Jim was present as well as he wore a blazer and dark slacks with a shaved head.
Missing from the festivities was the Oscar-winner’s boyfriend of over one year, 58-year-old German financier Oliver Haarmann.
The Cruel Intentions costars were side by side as they snapped away
Ava could be seen behind her parents as she wore a beige dress
Witherspoon and Phillippe in the 1999 movie Cruel Intentions
Witherspoon and Phillippe were seen saying hello to Hudson and her fiancé Fujikawa.
They exchanged warm hugs on the sidewalk outside Radio City Music Hall in Midtown Manhattan.
Witherspoon and Hudson have been pals for 35 years. The pair first met in 1991 at the premiere afterparty for Witherspoon’s film debut, The Man in the Moon.
Oscar nominee Hudson wore a dark green coat over a lighter green V-neck dress as she added pumps and sunglasses while carrying a purse.
The Almost Famous star’s son Bingham Hawn Bellamy, whom she had with musician Matthew Bellamy, was spotted as well as he wore a white shirt, jeans and construction boots.
Matthew also was present as he wore a black coat and slacks and was seen saying a friendly hello to Fujikawa.
And Hudson’s daughter Rani Rose, whom she shares with her fiancé Fujikawa, looked cute in an ivory lace dress with a matching jacket, white stockings and strappy heels as she held on to a stuffed animal.
Kate Hudson, 47, wore a dark green coat over a lighter green V-neck dress as she added pumps and sunglasses while carrying a purse
She is seen here with partner Fujikawa
Witherspoon’s ex Jim Toth shook hands with an official as Ava looked on
Witherspoon smiled at Kurt Russell who had partner Goldie Hawn by his side
Fujikawa greeted Matt Bellamy, the ex of Hudson and dad to Bingham
In this family photo, Chris Robinson can be seen in a beige blazer next to his son Ryder who was in a cap and gown. Far right is Robinson’s wife of six years, Camille Johnson
Witherspoon and Hudson have been pals for 35 years. The pair first met in 1991 at the premiere afterparty for Witherspoon’s film debut, The Man in the Moon
Christy Turlington was there as well. She was cheering on her mini-me daughter Grace Burns, 22, who also graduated from New York University.
The Vogue favorite is wed to She’s The One director Edward Burns, who was also present. They also have a 20-year-old son named Finn Burns.
Turlington – a top 1990s model who worked for Versace and Fendi – posted images from her college graduation.
The child wore a purple gown as she held onto flowers.
Mom wore an ivory blouse with beige skirt as she held a black purse. Dad Burns modeled a gray suit with a purple tie as he flashed a thumbs up.
Christy Turlington and her mini-me daughter Grace Burns, 22, as she graduated from New York University
Here mom and daughter are seen with dad Edward Burns, a filmmaker
Seen here holding up her signed diploma from New York University
‘What a week – and what a milestone,’ Turlington wrote. ‘As a mother and as a parent, this moment feels profound. So many hopes and dreams for my firstborn are unfolding far sooner than I ever imagined.’
‘There’s a saying: educate a girl and you educate a nation,’ she continued.
‘That’s a powerful responsibility – but if anyone is ready to carry it, it’s my daughter, alongside her friends and classmates who are already becoming the change they want to see in the world.’
