Welcome to our Channel Reese Witherspoon scene with new mystery man what to know about wealthy NHL investor Reese Witherspoon and financier Oliver Harmon have reportedly taken their friendship to the next level over the summer Witherspoon and Harmon were spotted several times together on Wednesday the pair were seen holding hands in New York City The Morning Show actress wore a tight black dress and Harmon wore a Navy Blazer in tacis the pair attended an asseline opening event in New York City together September 4 and sources confirmed to people they are casually dating the source told the outlet they are friends and 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 The Source noted these are her biggest priorities in March 2023 Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced their divorce after almost 12 years of marriage the former couple share Sun Tennessee 11 Witherspoon was previously married to Ryan Phillip and they have a daughter Ava 24 and Son Deacon 20 below is what to know about Witherspoon's new reported romantic interest Harmon 57 attended Brown in Harvard and earned a Masters in Business Administration according to LinkedIn Harmon got his career started at KKR a global investment firm in London he then founded the private Equity Firm search likee Capital Partners in 2010 according to the company's website Harmon has continued to serve as a partner at search likee capital and works with the two co-founders to oversee the firm's portfolio sportico reported in December 2023 that Harmon was negotiating to buy 10% of the New York Islanders the New York Post reported several months later that Harmon had acquired a small stake in the professional ice hockey team the New York Islanders directory lists Harmon as a co-owner Harman was previously married to Mala gonar and they have two children together according to people gonar is a financier herself and launched her own hedge fund Sergo cap Partners in 2022 Witherspoon and Harmon dined at lusi in the Big Apple in July the couple flew into New York City the day before via helic opter the DU took the helicopter into the city again in September Witherspoon's Sons Deacon and Tennessee were also with the couple in NYC the award-winning actress has been open about her struggles going through divorce publicly now being able to share her side of the story has allowed her to feel more authentic to be able to talk to people directly about what's going on in my life and just share it in the way that I share great professional experiences or personal experiences it feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice and not let somebody else control what's happening she told Harper's bizaar in 2023 then of course there's speculation but I can't control that all I can do is be my most honest forthright self and be vulnerable Toth and Witherspoon issued a joint statement when they decided to announce their separation in March 2023 it is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce they said at the time 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 thanks you for watching stay connected with us for more videos