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\"Her kindness, her compassion, and her huge heart never cease to amaze me,\" Witherspoon continued. \"Ava, there aren't enough words to describe how proud I am of everything you've already accomplished. I cannot wait to see ALL the Good you will put into this world. I love you so much @avaphillippe.\"

The Oscar winner shares Ava and 16-year-old son Deacon Phillippe with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. Additionally, she is mom to 7-year-old son Tennessee Toth with husband Jim Toth, whom she married in 2011.

Earlier this summer, Witherspoon shared a sweet message to her husband on his 50th birthday, calling him \"my amazing hubby\"

\"Everything you do, you put in 1000%!\" she wrote. \"Whether he's training for a triathlon, giving back to his community, supporting his friends, or loving his family, he gives his whole heart to so many people everyday! I [heart] you so much, JT!\"

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