London, Oct 7 : Actress Reese Witherspoon was scared of travelling because she had to leave her two small children.

The 35-year-old, who is married to actor Ryan Phillippe, has children, Ava, 12 and Deacon, 7.

"I used to not ever travel. I've gotten over so many phobias. Five years ago, I was terrified to travel. I was scared to leave my kids. It's still not the best feeling," contactmusic. com quoted Witherspoon as saying.(IANS)