Ryan Phillipe has admitted that he is tired of being painted as the villain in stories about his break-up from Reese Witherspoon.

The actor explained that, while he is "not a perfect person", reports about his endless partying and flirting are untrue.

"I'm not guilty of a lot of things I have been accused of," Ryan told People magazine. "My priority is and always has been the health and safety of my family."

The pair announced that they were splitting after seven years of marriage in October.