Witherspoon splits from Gyllenhaal

Reese Witherspoon's secret romance with Jake Gylenhaal has ended, according to US reports.

The couple never officially confirmed a relationship, but romantic meetings and uncovered secret liaisons helped fuel tabloid speculation the two stars were dating.

But now America's People magazine is reporting Witherspoon, who separated from husband Ryan Phillippe last year, has ended the romance because she wants to spend more time with her children.

A source tells the publication: "Reese and Jake just recently broke up. It's totally and completely over. Reese was the one who had to do it."