“They Raised A Humble Kid”: People React To Reese Witherspoon’s Son’s Pricey NYC Apartment
Oh, to be a nepo baby… Love them or hate them, but they do keep us entertained, for better or for worse.
In recent nepo baby news, Deacon Phillippe, the son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, opened the doors to his not-so-humble West Village abode.
Giving a tour of his New York apartment to TikTok star Caleb Simpson, known for interviewing high-profile subjects about their homes, Deacon unveiled enormous ceilings and stunning exposed brick.
The tour was shared on Caleb’s TikTok page, which is followed by 7.8 million people.
Deacon Phillippe, the son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, gave a tour of his student shack in New York City, which sparked divided reactions
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Image credits: reesewitherspoon
At the start of the video, the TikToker asked Reese’s son how much he paid for rent, to which he replied: “West Village prices, man.”
Deacon, a New York University student, went on to admit that he had some “time between classes” for a quick tour.
Some people accused Deacon of being a “nepo baby,” or being privileged thanks to his celeb parents
Image credits: reesewitherspoon
Image credits: reesewitherspoon
The two-level student shack featured a spiral staircase at the center of the living room, but also two flatmates.
The aspiring musician went on to unveil his wall of vinyl before presenting a medium-sized plant that he named Darryl.
In addition to being an NYU student, Deacon is an aspiring musician
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As Caleb entered Deacon’s bedroom, he quickly noticed a desk and keyboard positioned against the wall beside the bed.
The 20-year-old explained: “Studio setup. I sing and play a little bit of keyboard but I mostly make music on my computer.”
Upon being asked how much Deacon paid in rent he replied: “West Village prices, man”
Image credits: calebwsimpson
Image credits: calebwsimpson
Naturally, TikTok users were quick to react to the clip which has been viewed 723,000 times, sharing their divided opinions.
“Nepo baby says ‘West Village prices, man’,” an amused commentator exclaimed.
Another asked: “How does a college student afford that?”
“Real question should’ve been how much do your parents pay for your rent, bro?” A separate individual inquired.
The apartment features high ceilings and a black spiral staircase
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His spacious bedroom doubles as a recording studio
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Others praised Deacon’s down-to-earth allure as a person wrote: “Not a regular college student, Reese Witherspoon, and Ryan Phillipe’s son, so he can get any apartment he wants. Even so, he got roommates, he looks chill.”
A person defended Deacon against the backlash: “Why are people being mean?
“He’s in school. Seems humble. Has roommates.
“Plenty of NYU student kids also come from rich families.”
Another TikTok user penned: “Honestly… it’s not outrageous, so I don’t get the hate… he even has roommates!
“Yes, they are probably all rich kids, but so what?”
Someone commented: “He is in school trying to better himself, he has roommates as well.
“If his parents have the means to provide this for him, then why are people judging?”
A TikToker user was more focused on Deacon’s impressive tidiness as they noted: “Cleanest boy apartment I’ve ever seen.”
Deacon revealed he has two roommates
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The 20-year-old student showed off his keyboard and vinyl collection
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You can watch a tour of Deacon’s apartment below
@calebwsimpson @Deacon ♬ original sound – CALEB SIMPSON
Amongst all the reactions to the video, one particularly stood out, written by Deacon himself: “Nice meeting you, man!
“Even though you made me late to class.”
Image credits: deaconphillippe
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Deacon released his debut album in April, and previously opened up about his love of fashion and how it goes hand in hand with music.
He told People: “Usually I like to wear stuff that’s comfortable, that I can do my job in, which is to make music and perform.
“As a kid, I always loved dressing up and I loved getting ready for going to church.
“I liked the feeling of getting dressed up.
“I feel like you’ve got to look your best to feel your best.”
Deacon’s apartment tour left many people stunned
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People are getting upset that a kid with rich parents has a very nice apartment? What did they expect him to do? Live in a dump instead?
My bestie is from a very rich family and always worries about coming across as entitled. I'm like, girl, if you DIDN'T get some special perks I'd be mad for you. Just enjoy the free rent and private plane!
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I think the problem is that he has not known how to measure the power of social networks. Before, he would have shown the apartment to his circle of friends, most of whom will have the same purchasing power as his family. By showing it on social networks what he has done is to show it to EVERYONE in the world and there may be a large group of people who think he is rubbing their noses in how rich he is.
I think you might have nailed it with that observation.
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Load More Replies... People are getting upset that a kid with rich parents has a very nice apartment? What did they expect him to do? Live in a dump instead?
My bestie is from a very rich family and always worries about coming across as entitled. I'm like, girl, if you DIDN'T get some special perks I'd be mad for you. Just enjoy the free rent and private plane!
Load More Replies... I think the problem is that he has not known how to measure the power of social networks. Before, he would have shown the apartment to his circle of friends, most of whom will have the same purchasing power as his family. By showing it on social networks what he has done is to show it to EVERYONE in the world and there may be a large group of people who think he is rubbing their noses in how rich he is.
I think you might have nailed it with that observation.
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