Hollywood stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon are still very much a couple, their representatives have confirmed.

The statement comes in the wake of reports to the contrary that emerged over the weekend.

A source close to the Oscar-winning actress told People that Reese and Jake had split, although no further details were given.

“It’s not true,” said reps Nanci Ryder – who works for Reese – and Carrie Byalick. “They are still together.”

The couple, who are known for keeping their private life out of the public eye, were first romantically linked after starring in the 2007 film Rendition.

Speaking about her boyfriend last year, the mum-of-two said: “He’s very supportive. Suffice to say I’m very happy in life and I’m very lucky to have a lot of really supportive people around me who care very much for me….”