But it wasn’t until 2007 that a spark formed between the actors.

According to People, Gyllenhaal was the first to make a move.

“Jake finds it attractive that she’s such a great mom,” a source told the magazine.

Jake Gyllenhaal looking serious with Reese Witherspoon

“He really loves kids and wants a family.”

They separated in 2007 and finalized their divorce a year later.

“She just kind of developed a crush over time.”

Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon at basketball game

“Reese was the one who had to do it,” a source toldPeopleat the time.

They also added that there was “no chance of getting back together.”

Of course, all the canoodling led fans to believe the actors were once again a couple.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon looking at each other

“We have chickens and we grow cucumbers and tomatoes,” she told InStyle (viaMarie Claire).

“Jake’s a great cook, he does a lot.”

Their relationship may have been fleeting, but it seems that bond has transformed into a positively strong friendship.

Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon at awards ceremony

The mood was upbeat and really good."

Later that December the couple announced their engagement, and were married in March 2011 (viaUs Weekly).