Reese Witherspoon

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

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

 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. 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". Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 01, 2010, at 6262 Hollywood Blvd. 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. They have two children together — daughter Ava Elizabeth Phillippe (born September 9, 1999) and son Deacon Reese Phillippe (born October 23, 2003). 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.

 Filmography 
+ Actress Year Title Role Notes 1991  Dani Trant Nominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising ActressNominated – Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture 1991 Wildflower Ellie Perkins 1992 Desperate Choices: To Save My Child Cassie 1993  Nonnie Parker 1993 Jack the Bear Karen Morris Young Artist Award for Best Youth Actress Co-Star 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  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 1999 Cruel Intentions Annette Hargrove Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting ActressNominated – Teen Choice Award for Sexiest Love SceneNominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress 1999 Election Tracy Flick Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best ActressOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated – American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion PictureNominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated – Chlotrudis Award for Best ActressNominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated – Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead FemaleNominated – Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated – Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit  1999 Best Laid Plans Lissa 2000 Little Nicky Holly Cameo appearance 2000 American Psycho Evelyn Williams 2001  Serena Voice 2001 Legally Blonde Elle Woods MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic PerformanceMTV Movie Award for Best DressedMTV Movie Award for Best LineNominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Performance – FemaleNominated – Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy 2002  Cecily Cardew Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress 2002 Sweet Home Alabama Melanie Carmichael Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie LiplockNominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Performance – FemaleNominated – 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 ActressAustin Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressBAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleBoston Society of Film Critics Award for Best ActressBroadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressFlorida Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressGolden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyKansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressLas Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best ActressNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressSan Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressSatellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleTeen Choice Award for Choice ActressWashington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated – Empire Award for Best ActressNominated – 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 ActressNominated – 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 20122018 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 episodesvoice 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  Greta Wolfcastle 1 episodevoice 2003 Freedom: A History of Us Various roles 3 episodes 2009 Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space Susan Murphy / Ginormica Halloween TV Specialvoice2011-2012 After Lately Herself 2 Episodes

 Discography 

 Year Soundtrack  2005 Walk the Line

References

Category:American movie actors
Category:American movie producers
Category:American television actors
Category:Actors from New Orleans
Category:Best Actress Academy Award winners
Category:Screen Actors Guild Award winners
Category:1976 births
Category:Living people