There could be a baby on the way for Reese Witherspoon and boyfriend Jake Gylenhaal - if these pictures of the actress' prominent bump are anything to go by.

The petite actress opted for baggy clothes as she stolled along Venice beach on Saturday, but the excess fabric failed to conceal Reese's less than toned tummy.

Reese and Jake went for lunch at AXE Restaurant, followed by a spot of shopping along Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

See more pictures of the petite star's bump below