Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s son, Deacon Phillippe, is making a name for himself in the music industry, and no one is more excited than his mom and dad. On Oct. 27, Phillippe announced his new song’s upcoming release, asking his Instagram followers, “Who’s ready?!!!” to which his famous folks quickly showed their support. Mom Reese responded with multiple raised hand emojis, while dad Ryan replied with a double set of exclamation points. Deacon’s big sister, Ava Phillippe, also joined in with some familial support, commenting, “Let’s goooo” with two fire emojis. The 17-year-old aspiring EDM producer dropped his latest single, “Love for the Summer," a collaboration with TikTok star Loren Gray, on Instagram on Oct. 30, garnering even more praise from his family. And for more on this famous family, Reese Witherspoon's Daughter Adopts New Rescue After Family Dog Dies.
Witherspoon posted the single to her Instagram the day it was released, calling it the “song of the weekend.”
“I think they call this a Bop or is it a Banger? A Bangin’ Bop?” she jokingly asked her followers.
“I’m doing both! Bopping and banging,” replied model and actor Camila Alves McConaughey. “So fun!!”
Author and influencer Robin Arzón also lent her support for the track, writing, “Bop!”
The song is the second track released by the aspiring EDM star (who goes by the mononym Deacon professionally). His first single, “Long Run,” featuring Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, was released in July.
In an Oct. 30 interview with Billboard, Deacon revealed that quarantine has provided him a unique opportunity to expand his repertoire as a musician and producer. “I’ve been using this time to perfect my skills and work on mastering a lot of production stuff,” Deacon explained. “I learned to DJ, which is quite a process, and I also started learning the ukulele.”
Deacon, whose recording studio is in Witherspoon’s house, added that he “couldn’t have a more supportive family,” explaining that they've been a major source of creative inspiration for him. “When I make songs, the first people I show them to are my mom, my dad, my brother, and my sister,” he said.
Deacon isn’t the only celebrity kid who’s made a name for themselves in the music world, however. Read on to discover which other A-list offspring have musical aspirations. And for more on your favorite celebrity families, check out Matthew McConaughey's Son Looks Just Like Him in Rare Instagram Photo.
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1 | Willow Smith
Shutterstock/Kathy HutchinsWillow Smith might just be the youngest celebrity kid to achieve major musical success. In 2010, at age 10, Willow—the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith—went platinum with her catchy single, “Whip My Hair.” And for more celebrity kids in the limelight, check out Pierce Brosnan's Model Sons Will Totally Remind You of Their Dad.
2 | Jaden Smith
Shutterstock/Kathy HutchinsWillow isn’t the only member of the Smith family who’s followed in their musical father’s footsteps. Willow’s older brother, Jaden Smith, released his first album, Syre, in Nov. 2017, followed by two subsequent albums in 2019 and 2020. And for more talented celebrity children, Charlize Theron Got the Most Hilarious Makeover From Her Daughter.
3 | Chester Hanks
Instagram/chethanxChet Haze—also known as Chester Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson—has been working as a rapper for a number of years. Chet’s biggest claim to fame thus far? A reimagining of Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” dubbed “White and Purple”—a reference to the school colors at his alma mater, Northwestern University. And for more celebrity news delivered to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
4 | Elle King
Instagram/ellekingElle King has been a chart-topper since the release of her single “Ex’s and Oh’s” in 2015. However, what some fans may not know about the singer is that she’s also a member of a famous family—her dad is SNL alum and Deuce Bigalow star Rob Schneider. And for more stars with famous folks, check out 25 Celebrities You Didn't Know Had Famous Parents.
