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The clip's comments section was filled to the brim with crying-laughing emojis, with several coming from famous friends like Diane Keaton, Uzo Aduba and fellow \"Morning Show\" co-star Karen Pittman.

In addition, fans also celebrated the official start of school by sharing with Witherspoon how they rejoiced when their kids loaded up on the school bus.

The 45-year-old actress is the mom of three children, 21-year-old Ava Phillippe and 17-year-old Deacon Phillippe as well as Tennessee James, who is 8.

Witherspoon shares Ava and Deacon with ex Ryan Phillippe. She shares Tennessee with husband Jim Toth.

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