Reese Witherspoon's Son Faces Backlash for Showcasing Upscale College Apartment

Despite criticism, some defend Deacon Phillippe's choice to share his West Village apartment with roommates while pursuing his music career.

Deacon Phillippe, son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, has been criticized on social media for showing off his upscale West Village apartment in a TikTok video.
Phillippe, a 20-year-old music student at New York University, shares the apartment with two roommates and has a music studio set up in his bedroom.
The apartment features a spiral staircase, high ceilings, and a wall of vinyl records.
Despite the backlash, some viewers defended Phillippe, praising him for having roommates and pursuing a typical college experience.
Phillippe released his debut album, titled 'A New Earth', in April.