Why Reese Witherspoon’s Red Carpet Debut With Billionaire Boyfriend Is Getting Backlash

Chances are you’ve now seen the viral post on X, the app formerly known as Twitter, where someone said Reese Witherspoon is “lowkey evil,” and her red carpet debut with her boyfriend Oliver Haarmann has everyone talking (both for good and bad). Related story Reese Witherspoon to Girl-Dads: 'You Write on Their Mind With a Sharpie' RELATED: Reese Witherspoon’s ‘New Chapter’ May Be Redefining Her Love Life After Jim Toth Divorce In case you missed it, Witherspoon and Haarmann made their red carpet debut while attending the World Premiere of the new series Elle on June 23, 2026, in New York City. They matched in pink looks (with Witherspoon in a custom pink lace MONSE gown and Haarmann in a matching pink tie). See the photo below: Oliver Haarmann and Reese Witherspoon Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Pri Okay, so this red carpet appearance sparked that viral post that said: “She’s one of those Hollywood people that’s actually lowkey evil.” (The post has over five million views on X alone!) Now, why are people agreeing with this? People are upset with her dating a billionaire, especially considering the ongoing conversations about the ethics of being a billionaire. That, coupled with her comments on AI (where she encouraged people to use AI by saying “It’s time. It’s time, people,” and poked fun at the backlash ) has people not being on her side as much as before. Many online users commented things about her DUI controversy and her previously marrying on a plantation with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe , bringing up even more unsightly events to the forefront. Many commented: “Yup. I need people to start catching on. Reese Witherspoon has always been awful ” and “ newsflash everyone in hollywood’s evil.” Reese Witherspoon Stephanie Augello/Variety For those who don’t know, after her divorce from Jim Toth, Witherspoon started dating Haarmann in the summer of 2024. They first sparked rumors that summer after being seen dining at L’Artusi in NYC’s West Village. They kept their romance relatively private, with insiders revealing tidbits here and there (like how Witherspoon started giving Haarmann an adorable nickname of “her little genius”). And now, they made their red carpet debut! Before you go, click here to see celebrity couples where the woman has a higher net worth.