Ava Phillippe Joins Luke Grimes in Ella Langley's Star-Studded Music Video
Ava Phillippe, the 26-year-old daughter of actress Reese Witherspoon, has made a surprise appearance in a new music video alongside Yellowstone veteran Luke Grimes. The cameo occurred in the seven-minute video for Ella Langley's track Choosin' Texas, which was released on Wednesday, featuring a host of celebrities including Miranda Lambert and rodeo stars Dale Brisby and JB Mauney.
Plot and Celebrity Appearances
The music video opens with Langley and Grimes portraying an on-screen couple driving a truck back to Texas. They later stop at a bar, where they meet friends such as Brisby and Mauney, and Lambert performs on stage. However, the storyline takes a twist when Grimes becomes distracted by eye contact with a woman across the room, revealed to be Phillippe, who plays one of his love interests.
After returning to their group, Grimes and Phillippe exchange lingering glances, hinting at a past connection. Langley then excuses herself to the bathroom, where she is joined by fellow singer Kaitlin Butts for a tense conversation about Grimes. Meanwhile, Grimes and Phillippe briefly reunite for a lighthearted catch-up.
Emotional Climax and Resolution
When Langley returns, she asks Grimes to dance, but he and Phillippe continue to look longingly at each other, which Langley eventually notices. The video concludes with Langley leaving the bar and crossing paths with Lambert, who is heading back to Tennessee. In a heartfelt moment, Langley admits her doubts about Grimes, leading her to join Lambert on the journey home, while Grimes steps outside to find her, unaware she has already departed.
Behind the Scenes and Reactions
On Thursday, Phillippe took to Instagram to express her gratitude for being part of the fun shoot, praising Langley as a true storyteller. The track Choosin' Texas, released last October, previously topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Grimes, known for his role as Kayce Dutton in Yellowstone, has also starred in projects like American Sniper and Marshals.
Ava Phillippe's Acting Career
Phillippe has been pursuing acting, with recent cameos in Netflix's Ransom Canyon and her official debut in Ryan Murphy's Doctor Odyssey last year. She admitted in an interview with NewBeauty that she initially resisted following in her parents' footsteps, focusing on individuating herself. Her father, Ryan Phillippe, is also an actor, known for films like Cruel Intentions. She is set to appear in the upcoming film adaptation of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.
