Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon
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Name:
Reese Witherspoon
Real name:
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon
Who is:
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Birth date:
(49 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:
5'3 ft ()
Weight:
110 lb (50 kg)
Birth Sign:
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Reese Witherspoon - biography

Reese Witherspoon is an actress who burst onto the Hollywood scene and claimed her spot among the industry's biggest stars. Net worth: $400 million.
In the photo: Reese Witherspoon (Reese Witherspoon)
In the photo: Reese Witherspoon (Reese Witherspoon)

Childhood

Her full name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon. She was born on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans, in the family of John and Betty Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon as a child
Reese Witherspoon as a child
Reese's father was a military surgeon, while her mother was a Registered Nurse, who later became a Ph.D. in pediatric nursing. In the fall of 1976, Mr. Witherspoon received a new assignment, so his wife Betty and their little daughter followed him to Germany. On return, the family settled in Nashville, Tennessee, where the young actress grew up.

As a young child, Reese was selected to model for a florist's TV commercials, which led her to start taking acting lessons.
Reese Witherspoon in her young years
Reese Witherspoon in her young years
She was a brilliant student and incredibly popular at school—so much so that her classmates imitated her and everyone wanted to be her friend. Despite her popularity, Reese wasn't arrogant or stuck-up—she willingly helped her classmates and tried to be kind to everyone. She was fond of sports, did gymnastics, and was a cheerleader.
Reading was another passion of hers, which is why she easily got into Stanford after graduating high school and chose to major in English literature. A year later, though, she realized she had to make a choice: either stay at the university and continue her studies or follow her heart. That is how Reese left the prestigious Stanford University.

Acting career

Her rise to stardom wasn't the typical Hollywood struggle story. Reese didn't have to camp out at agency doors or endure endless auditions. Her very first audition - where she'd just tagged along with a friend without any real expectations - turned out to be a game-changer. Reese was in the right place at the right time and got her first film role.
Reese Witherspoon's pathway to fame was neither long nor thorny
Reese Witherspoon's pathway to fame was neither long nor thorny
The Man in the Moon was a film about the first love and impediments that the young characters must overcome on their way to happiness. Reese coped well with her first role and got the next one instantly. From 1991 to 1998 the actress starred in several films, each one adding to her growing reputation as Hollywood's promising young talent.
Reese Witherspoon in The Man in the Moon
Reese Witherspoon in The Man in the Moon
Jack the Bear, Twilight, and Cruel Intentions marked her early successes, earning her a Young Artist Award and the chance to work alongside heavyweights like Sam Waterston, Patricia Arquette, Susan Sarandon, and Paul Newman.
Reese Witherspoon in Cruel Intentions
Reese Witherspoon in Cruel Intentions
Reese hit popularity right after her first appearance on the screen. Her portrayal of the sweet, vulnerable blonde perfectly captured the all-American girl image that audiences were craving. Hollywood was moving away from sultry bombshells toward a new archetype - the wholesome American girl next door.

According to Zoomboola.com, 2001 brought Reese one of her most prominent acting successes - the leading role in the comedy Legally Blonde. The movie became a massive hit, and while the role of Elle Woods was initially earmarked for Tori Spelling, producers made a last-minute switch to Reese - a decision that paid off brilliantly. Fun fact: Reese negotiated to keep all of Elle's fabulous outfits and accessories once filming wrapped.
Trailer of Legally Blonde with Reese Witherspoon
This tale of a blonde who proved that looks can be deceiving - hiding razor-sharp intelligence behind her bubbly exterior - raked in about $150 million at the box office. Audiences fell so hard for Reese's charmingly sarcastic take on glamorous lawyer Elle Woods that a sequel was greenlit immediately. The filming of the second part ended in 2003, and Witherspoon herself was one of the film producers.
Reese Witherspoon as the glamorous lawyer Elle Woods
Reese Witherspoon as the glamorous lawyer Elle Woods
Offers came flooding in after Elle Woods, and though Reese loved comedy, she was ready to tackle more dramatic territory.

The biopic Walk the Line was released in 2005. The tragic story of legendary country singer Johnny Cash was destined for success - the powerhouse duo of Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix won over even the toughest critics.
Walk the Line (trailer)
For the film, Reese had to handle her own vocals, so she spent six months taking singing lessons; the dramatic talent of the actress was also unexpected for many. Since then, Reese has repeatedly proven she can tackle any role, and her portrayal of June earned the actress numerous awards and accolades, including an Oscar.
Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix
Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix
Reese's next victory was starring in the film Water for Elephants, where her partners were Christoph Waltz and Robert Pattinson. The delicate actress, with her luminous presence, was perfectly cast as circus performer Marlena. This touching love story set against the bleak backdrop of the Great Depression didn't win over critics, but audiences embraced it wholeheartedly.
Water for Elephants (trailer)
Over the next few years, the actress starred in the films This Means War, Mud, Devil's Knot, and The Good Lie. Looking at Reese's filmography, you won't find her repeating the same type of roles; she broke free from the blonde stereotype that critics thought would define her entire career.
Reese Witherspoon on the set of This Means War
Reese Witherspoon on the set of This Means War
2014 was a tough year for the actress. Taking on the demanding drama Wild nearly pushed her to the breaking point. Reese walked the same grueling path as her character Cheryl, completely immersing herself in the role of a woman who'd lost everything. Playing this role, Reese greatly empathized with her character. Those 1,100 miles of emotional journey proved overwhelming for the actress, forcing her to take a much-needed break after filming wrapped.
Reese Witherspoon in the drama Wild
Reese Witherspoon in the drama Wild
But Reese didn't stay away long – just a year later, she was back on screen with another surprising choice. The upbeat, unpredictable comedy Hot Pursuit, where she played a bumbling police officer, was a treat for both her fans and Witherspoon herself, who's always said she loves doing comedies.

In 2018, the actress played one of the main roles in the film A Wrinkle in Time, where she was joined on the set by Zach Galifianakis and Chris Pine. She also starred in "Home Again" alongside the talented Michael Sheen.
Reese Witherspoon in Home Again (trailer)

Reese Witherspoon: personal life

Reese met her first husband, actor Ryan Phillippe, while filming Cruel Intentions. The celebrity couple stayed together for 10 years before breaking up due to Ryan's alcoholism and his struggle to accept his wife's success while his own career faltered. Reese and Phillippe had a daughter, Ava, in 1999, and a son, Deacon, in 2003.
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe
Ava is studying at New York University with dreams of becoming a designer, while Deacon is still in school.
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth
The actress's second husband is Jim Toth, who owns a successful talent agency in Hollywood. After dating for a year, Reese and Jim married in 2011 and welcomed their son, Tennessee, in 2012.
Reese Witherspoon with her children
Reese Witherspoon with her children

Reese Witherspoon at present

Reese continues to act in the TV show Big Little Lies, alongside her good friend Nicole Kidman. In 2019, she also premiered the new series "Morning Show" alongside Jennifer Aniston. A year later, Witherspoon starred in Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere series. The series was praised by critics and viewers.
Beyond her role as Avon's spokeswoman, the actress is actively involved in charity work and plans to launch a foundation to help children.

Reese Witherspoon: latest news and articles

  • For which I respect Reese - that she found her place in the cinema and remains on it. Her roles of preoccupied mothers are beautiful, so she remains in them. Now she seems to even produce something, I respect it
    2021-05-05 16:50:01
  • She seems to have starred in a lot of places but I watched with her only «This means war» and then for the sake of Tom Hardy. But she`s not bad! Pretty and plays well.
    2021-04-22 11:35:09
  • I constantly confuse Reese with other actresses like the one who plays in She`s a Man. There are so many of them alike in Hollywood and they all acting in exactly the same type of films.
    2021-04-20 19:40:53
  • Legally Blonde is my childhood movie. This movie was constantly played on TV, so I had to watch it, so there wasn`t much to choose from haha. Therefore, I remember Reese well
    2021-03-17 11:16:44
  • Well, Just Like Heaven where she plays with Mark Ruffalo, of course the film out of competition. Excellent comedy with a piece of drama. Reese played her character perfectly.
    2021-02-22 20:50:54
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