Reese Witherspoon To The Rescue

Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon recently came to the aid of a frazzled mom in need.

When the mom in front of her in the line at Whole Foods in LA realized she'd forgotten her money at home, the Legally Blonde star jumped in to help her out.

"Reese knows that kids make you lose your mind. When she spotted a harried mom who had forgotten her wallet she picked up the tab," says a source. "The woman was so flustered and embarrassed. But Reese said she would gladly take care of the $70 bill and no apology was necessary. She told the mom, 'I understand, I have kids too!'"

Reese, who has kids Ava, 9 1/2, and Deacon, 5 1/2, with her ex Ryan Phillippe, is seen here out and about this weekend with her boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal.