ASHLEE SIMPSON AND RYAN PHILLIPPE ITEM?

New Hottie For Ashlee Simpson ?

Ryan Phillippe allegedly spent the night with Ashlee Simpson.The 32-year-old 'Crash' star - who split from wife of seven years Reese Witherspoon last October - recently met the 22-year-old singer at hip Los Angeles nightclub Les Deux before spending the night at Ashlee's $6 million home, it has been claimed. A source told Australia's New Weekly magazine: "When Ryan and his friends arrived they were shown to the only table with any space left - where Ashlee and her friends were sitting."He couldn't keep his eyes off her in her very figure hugging little blackdress. They seemed very into each other. Ashlee was really excited. You could tell she had a huge crush on him."After flirting for hours, onlookers claim the couple disappeared to a private area upstairs, called The Library, at around 2am.The source added: "They were up there for over an hour and came back looking dishevelled. We knew something went on."They took separate cars and met at her place. He spent the night! Ashlee is keeping quiet and just said how hot he was. They really hit it off. I think they will hook up again."Ryan's representative has denied the allegations. He said: "Ryan does not know Ashlee aside from a brief introduction. He went out with his friends and left with his friends."The 'Cruel Intentions' star has two children with Reese Witherspoon -seven-year-old daughter Ava and three-year-old son Deacon. She is allegedly dating her 'Rendition' co-star Jake Gyllenhaal.

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RYAN PHILLIPPE'S DIFFICULT SPLIT

Ryan Phillippe And Ex. Reese Witherspoon

Ryan Phillippe has described his split from Reese Witherspoon as the "most difficult time" in his life. Ryan - who separated from the 'Legally Blonde' actress last October after seven years of marriage - has struggled to deal with the break-up. He has vowed to stay strong for the sake of his children, Ava, seven, and Deacon, three, with Reese. He told US TV show 'Extra': "This is the most difficult time in my life. I must stay focused on my kids."The 32-year-old actor has found it stressful having to play out his divorce in the public eye - but conceded it was part of being famous. He added: "It's unfortunate when you have kids but I signed up for this and have to deal with it. I don't read the magazines or watch the shows. It's hard when people follow me when I'm with my kids."Despite his personal heartache, Ryan insists his career couldn't be in better shape. He said: "I acknowledge that the successes and the opportunities I've had recently have been the best of my career. I've got to say it's the last thing on my mind right now, considering what I'm going through in my personal life, but I definitely appreciate the opportunities."Witherspoon filed for divorce in November citing irreconcilable differences.