Reese Witherspoon Misses Family

4 weeks ago 22nd Oct 12:00

Reese Witherspoon is missing her family.

The 'Monsters vs. Aliens' actress - who was born in Louisiana, raised in Tennessee and now lives in Los Angeles - always thought she would settle down in her hometown and live near her parents John and Betty and her older brother John.

She said: "Sometimes it's really difficult for me, being far away from home and living in Los Angeles. I never imagined that my children wouldn't grow up next door to my brother's children - or my mom and dad wouldn't constantly be around."

At least I have a lot of southern friends in Los Angeles - I gravitate toward them.

Reese - who has 10-year-old Ava and Deacon, five, with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe - also revealed her homesickness has led her to establish a big group of friends who had a similar upbringing to her.

The 33-year-old blonde star explained: "At least I have a lot of southern friends in Los Angeles - I gravitate toward them."

Reese is currently dating her 'Rendition' co-star Jake Gyllenhaal.