Reese Witherspoon Breaks Silence on Next ‘Legally Blonde’ Movie: Release Date, Plot Hints & More

Lead actress-producer Reese Witherspoon is making waves on and off screen this week. Fresh photos show the Oscar winner kissing financier boyfriend Oliver Haarmann aboard a luxury yacht in Saint-Tropez just one day before Bastille Day celebrations, confirming that the low-key romance she began last year is still going strong. Sun-Kissed PDA in the South of France Witherspoon, 49, relaxed in a white one-piece while Haarmann, 57, opted for nautical stripes as the pair cuddled on deck and swam in the sparkling Mediterranean. The getaway comes after the couple’s bicoastal courtship, with sources noting the actress “often flies between Nashville and New York” to see him, all while balancing parenting duties and multiple productions. Who Is Oliver Haarmann? The German-born investor is a founding partner at Searchlight Capital and minority co-owner of the NHL’s New York Islanders. Insiders say Witherspoon appreciates dating someone “not into Hollywood,” a dynamic that lets her keep the spotlight on her projects while enjoying a private personal life. Business Is Booming: Shine Away 2025 & New Thriller While paparazzi lenses focused on the Riviera, Witherspoon’s media company Hello Sunshine quietly announced that its female-centric festival Shine Away will return to Universal Studios Lot on Oct. 11-12. The event will double as the first stop on her nationwide book tour for “Gone Before Goodbye,” the twisty thriller she co-wrote with bestselling author Harlan Coben. Key details fans should know: • Shine Away 2025 expands to a full weekend and adds an exclusive Friday-night preview for Reese’s Book Club members. • Tickets include access to author meet-and-greets, live panels, merch drops and a special kickoff talk from Witherspoon herself. • Additional tour dates for “Gone Before Goodbye” go on sale this week, with early-bird bundles for signed copies and VIP seating. Momentum Ahead of “The Morning Show” Season 4 Filming wrapped last month on the Emmy-winning drama’s new season, set to premiere Sept. 17 on Apple TV+. Add in the long-gestating “Legally Blonde 3,” now eyeing a 2026 release, and 2025 is shaping up as one of Witherspoon’s busiest years yet. Why It Matters From beachside PDA to bold business moves, every headline reinforces Witherspoon’s dual status as America’s sweetheart and a powerhouse mogul. Expect search interest to climb as photos circulate and Shine Away passes sell out—proof that the star’s brand of sunshine is brighter than ever.