Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon (also known as Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, born March 22, 1976) is an American actress and film producer.

Reese Witherspoon
Witherspoon in May 2011
Born	Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon March 22, 1976 (age 47) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Alma mater	Stanford University
Occupation(s)	Actress, film producer
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Ryan Phillippe (1999-2007) Jim Toth (2011-2023)
Children	Ava Elizabeth Phillippe (daughter) Deacon Reese Phillippe (son) Tennessee James Toth (son)
Parent(s)	Betty Reese (mother) John Witherspoon (father)

Reese Witherspoon

She lived in Wiesbaden, Germany for four years when her father worked for the U.S. military.^[1][2] After returning to the U.S., she spent her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee.^[1][2][3] She was raised as an Episcopalian.^[4] She attended Stanford University as an English literature major.^[5]

Career

Witherspoon was selected as a fashion model for a florist's television advertisements at age seven. This made her want to take acting lessons.^[6][7] She has starred in many motion pictures. Notable movies by Witherspoon include Election, Legally Blonde, and Walk the Line. Witherspoon owns a production company called Type A Films. The company was at first believed by the media to be named after her childhood nickname "Little Miss Type A".^[8][9] Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 01, 2010, at 6262 Hollywood Blvd.^[10] In 2018, she appeared alongside Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling in support of the Time's Up movement against sexual assault in the workplace and in A Wrinkle in Time.

Personal life

Witherspoon married Ryan Phillippe from 1999 to 2008.^[11][12] They have two children together — daughter Ava Elizabeth Phillippe (born September 9, 1999)^[13] and son Deacon Reese Phillippe (born October 23, 2003).^[14] Witherspoon married talent agent Jim Toth on March 26, 2011. They have a son, Tennessee James Toth (born September 27, 2012). In March 2023, they got divorced.^[15]

Filmography

Actress

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1991	The Man in the Moon	Dani Trant	Nominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture[16]
1991	Wildflower	Ellie Perkins
1992	Desperate Choices: To Save My Child	Cassie
1993	A Far Off Place	Nonnie Parker
1993	Jack the Bear	Karen Morris	Young Artist Award for Best Youth Actress Co-Star[17]
1993	Return to Lonesome Dove	Ferris Dunnigan	TV miniseries
1994	S.F.W.	Wendy Pfister
1996	Freeway	Vanessa Lutz	Cognac Festival du Film Policier Award for Best Actress[18]
1996	Fear	Nicole Walker
1998	Twilight	Mel Ames
1998	Overnight Delivery	Ivy Miller
1998	Pleasantville	Jennifer/Mary Sue	Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Funniest Scene[19]
1999	Cruel Intentions	Annette Hargrove	Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Sexiest Love Scene Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress
1999	Election	Tracy Flick	Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated – American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Nominated – Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated – Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female Nominated – Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit[20][21]
1999	Best Laid Plans	Lissa
2000	Little Nicky	Holly	Cameo appearance
2000	American Psycho	Evelyn Williams
2001	The Trumpet of the Swan	Serena	Voice
2001	Legally Blonde	Elle Woods	MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance MTV Movie Award for Best Dressed MTV Movie Award for Best Line Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Performance – Female Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
2002	The Importance of Being Earnest	Cecily Cardew	Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress
2002	Sweet Home Alabama	Melanie Carmichael	Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Liplock Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Performance – Female Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress
2003	Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde	Elle Woods	Executive Producer
2004	Vanity Fair	Becky Sharp
2005	Walk the Line	June Carter Cash	Academy Award for Best Actress Austin Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Nominated – Empire Award for Best Actress Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Performance
2005	Just Like Heaven	Elizabeth Masterson
2006	Penelope	Annie	Also producer
2007	Rendition	Isabella Fields El-Ibrahimi	Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress
2008	Four Christmases	Kate
2009	Monsters vs. Aliens	Susan Murphy / Ginormica	Voice
2010	How Do You Know	Lisa
2011	Water for Elephants	Marlena Rosenbluth	Nominated – People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress - Drama
2012	This Means War	Lauren Scott
2012	Mud	Juniper	Post-Production
2013	Devil's Knot	Pam Hobbs	Filming starts in June 2012
2018	A Wrinkle in Time	Mrs. Whatsit	Post-Production

Producer

Year	Title	Notes
2003	Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde	Executive Producer
2006	Penelope
2008	Four Christmases

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	King of the Hill	Debbie	2 episodes voice
2000	Friends	Jill Green	2 episodes 'The One With Rachel's Sister' 'The One Where Chandler Can't Cry' Nominated – American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series
2002	The Simpsons	Greta Wolfcastle	1 episode voice
2003	Freedom: A History of Us	Various roles	3 episodes
2009	Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space	Susan Murphy / Ginormica	Halloween TV Special voice
2011-2012	After Lately	Herself	2 Episodes

Discography

Year	Soundtrack
2005	Walk the Line

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