Here are 27 little-known facts about the star. Reese Witherspoon Says She's 'So Proud' of Her Kids' Success: 'It Means You Did Your Job Right', Reese Witherspoon Enjoys 'Perfect Sunday' Out to Lunch with Son Deacon in Sweet Photos, Reese Witherspoon Shares Photo with Husband Jim Toth and Her 3 Kids as They Celebrate Christmas, Reese Witherspoon Celebrates Son Deacon for Having the 'Biggest Heart' on 19th Birthday, Reese Witherspoon Poses with Lookalike Daughter Ava Phillippe, 23, as They Celebrate Thanksgiving, Ava Phillippe Spends New Year's Eve at the Hospital After Injuring Her Ankle: 'My Clumsy Self', Ava Phillippe Sports Bright Orange Hair and Bikini Top at Celine Runway Show in LA, Reese Witherspoon Celebrates 'Wonderful' Daughter Ava's 23rd Birthday: 'The Most Amazing Woman', Patrick Mahomes' Mom Randi Shares a Sweet Throwback Photo Ahead of the Super Bowl: 'Blessed', Reese Witherspoon Celebrates Son Tennessee's 10th Birthday: 'So Lucky to Be Your Mama', Reese Witherspoon Shares Sweet Three Generations Photo with Mom and Daughter Ava: 'Brunch Crew', Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's Relationship: A Look Back, Reese Witherspoon Doesn't Think She Resembles Lookalike Daughter Ava Phillippe: 'I Don't See It', Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe Celebrate Son Deacon's Graduation with Backyard Commencement, Reese Witherspoon Enjoys Fun 'Dinner Date' and Colorful Cocktails with Lookalike Daughter Ava. 3 on the 22nd annual People's Most Beautiful issue. [14][15][16] At age seven, she was selected as a model for a florist's television advertisements, which motivated her to take acting lessons. She never had the chance to meet Carter Cash, as Witherspoon was filming Vanity Fair at the time the singer died. [2] [3] [4] Early life and career [ edit] [125], In 2012, Witherspoon founded production company Pacific Standard (now part of Hello Sunshine). [176] In 2015, it was reported that Witherspoon had signed on to star in and produce a live-action film about Tinker Bell for Disney. It is named after her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, who are said to be her greatest influences. [56] Witherspoon was paid $15 million for the rolea starting point which would make her consistently one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses between 2002 and 2010. The recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, she has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses. [224][225][226] In 2017, Forbes reported her career earnings were in excess of $198 million, making her the highest-paid primetime Emmy nominee in 2017. "[75] She also stated that she believed Carter Cash was a woman ahead of her time: "I think the really remarkable thing about her character is that she did all of these things that we sort of see as normal things in the 1950s when it wasn't really acceptable for a woman to be married and divorced twice and have two different children by two different husbands and travel around in a car full of very famous musicians all by herself. [248][249] They have a son together, Tennessee James Toth, born on September 27, 2012. Reese Witherspoon is a 45-year-old actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Thank goodness", "Reese Witherspoon in Talks to Star in 'Home Again' (EXCLUSIVE)", "Wrinkle in Time Cast Announced as Filming Begins", "Reese Witherspoon Interview Series to Kick Off Her Hello Sunshine Channel Debut on AT&T, DirecTV", "Apple Lands New Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston TV Show", "Apple celebrates "The Morning Show," coming to Apple TV+ November 1", "Golden Globes Nominations: 'Marriage Story', Netflix, 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Lead Way In Film Full List Of Nominations", "This was our very last day of shooting @themorningshow. the caption read. "[18] She has been described as a "multi-achiever" and was nicknamed "Little Type A" by her parents. [222], In 2015, Witherspoon made her second appearance on the Time 100 list, with her featured article written by Mindy Kaling. While speaking to PEOPLE at Coachella, Ava joked about their tendency to dress alike, even when they are apart. Deacon Reese Phillippe was born on Oct. 23, 2003, in L.A. ", "Vocal coach Roger Love helps put the sing in Hollywood performances", "2006 Film Actress in a Leading Role | BAFTA Awards", "From Toronto: Let the film festival begin! Deacon has also tried his hand at acting, and he made his acting debut in the third season of Netflix's teen show Never Have I Ever. Dane Witherspoon. They're thriving in the world and I'm so happy for them.". [143], In 2016, Witherspoon had a voice role in the animated musical comedy film Sing, and served as a performer to the film's soundtrack. "And the biggest heart in the world. "[15], Following the success of Election, Witherspoon struggled to find work due to typecasting. Graeme O'Neil takes a look at Reese Witherspoon's attempting to follow Lizzo's instructions for the TikTok "About Damn Time" dance, and Lizzo's reaction. That's weirdly similar,' " she explained. The series premiered on February 19, 2017, on HBO and finished on April 2. [14] The film received positive reviews from critics; San Francisco Chronicle's Mick LaSalle wrote, "Witherspoon, who does a Texas accent, is dazzling, utterly believable in one extreme situation after the other. [64] Some critics thought she was miscast. During the production shutdown, scripts were rewritten to reflect the pandemic. [55] Despite being panned by critics, the sequel took in over $39 million in its first five days in the U.S. box office charts and eventually grossed $90 million in the US. Witherspoon couldn't have been more proud of her son's accomplishment and she posted an adorable video of her dancing to the song on Instagram. [187] She also serves on the board of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), a child advocacy and research group. "[17] For her role, Witherspoon was nominated for a Young Artist Award, in the category of Best Young Actress. On Oct. 4, 2022, Witherspoon visited the set of Today with Hoda & Jenna. [86][87] She also co-produced the Legally Blonde spin-off Legally Blondes, starring Milly and Becky Rosso. [185] In March 2017, Witherspoon became the chief storyteller for Elizabeth Arden, Inc., helping the company to shape the brand's narrative through advertising campaigns and marketing programs. You know, you can't really be very creative when you feel like your brain is scrambled eggs." I would audition for things and I'd always be the second choicestudios never wanted to hire me and I wasn't losing the parts to big box office actresses but to ones who I guess people felt differently about", she said. [82] Witherspoon's performance was also criticized; writing for USA Today, Claudia Puig wrote "Reese Witherspoon is surprisingly lifeless [] She customarily injects energy and spirit into her parts, but here, her performance feels tamped down. And it is about compassion in the long haul, not just the short easy solutions to problems. [73][72] In 2010, Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[260]. Witherspoon was carefully costumed to conceal her pregnancy during filming. 80, respectively. Here's everything to know about Witherspoon's three children. "When I was listening to the radio in the car with my dad, something just clicked. [45], In 2002, Witherspoon starred in several features, such as Greta Wolfcastle in The Simpsons episode "The Bart Wants What It Wants", and as Cecily in the comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, a film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play in which she received a Teen Choice Award nomination. In 2021, Forbes named her the world's richest actress with an estimated net worth of $400 million.[1]. [189], In 2007, Witherspoon made her first move into endorsements, and she signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the first Global Ambassador for cosmetics firm Avon Products. Directed by McG and released by 20th Century Fox, This Means War, saw Witherspoon's character at the center of a battle between best friends (played by Chris Pine and Tom Hardy), who are both in love with her. [84] Despite negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success, earning more than $120 million domestically and $157 million worldwide. [214][215][216] In April 2011, she ranked No. [13], Witherspoon was raised an Episcopalian, and has said she is proud of the "definitive Southern upbringing" she received. [107] In a 2012 interview with MTV, Witherspoon jokingly referred that 201012 was her "love triangle period". The Legally. Phillippe and Witherspoon share joint custody of their children. [130] Wild was released in December 2014 to critical acclaim;[131] Michael Phillips of Chicago Tribune wrote in his review, "Witherspoon does the least acting of her career, and it works. Verified. [237] In light of their lack of a prenuptial agreement, she requested that the court refuse to grant spousal support to Phillippe, and asked for joint legal custody and sole physical custody of their two children. Her character, Becky Sharp, is a poor woman with a ruthless determination to find fortune and establish herself a position in society. Advertisement "The Morning Show" star was quick to slide into the comments section and correct Keaton, writing: "Diane, the first one is my son" alongside a heart emoji. There are a lot of really, really, really big movies about robots and thingsand there's not a part for a 34-year-old woman in a robot movie. [15][57], In 2004, Witherspoon starred in Vanity Fair, adapted from the 19th-century classic novel Vanity Fair and directed by Mira Nair. Touchstone. I still hate her.' Her father was a surgeon, her mother a college professor, and Witherspoon attended a . "I got pregnant when I was 22 years old, and I didn't know how to balance work and motherhood, you just do it I was just like every other mom and dad trying to figure it out.". "[61] The Charlotte Observer called her work "an excellent performance that's soft around the edges", and the Los Angeles Times concluded that Becky is "a role Reese Witherspoon was born to play". [5] For her portrayal of Tracy Flick, she earned acclaim and her first nominations in the Golden Globes and in the Independent Spirit Awards. SHE'S A . Is. In the post, the mom and daughter each posed for a photo and smiled with their colorful cocktails. ", "Witherspoon Gives a Dramatic 'Rendition', "First look: 'Monsters vs. Aliens' is the ultimate; a 3-D 'first', "This Week's Cover: The return of Reese Witherspoon", "Star-Heavy Big-Budget Love Story Bucks Trend", "Film trailer: Witherspoon, Rudd, Wilson and Nicholson in 'How Do You Know', "Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson Movie Coming to D.C.", "Box office: 'How Do You Know' flops; 'Tron' doesn't; and like the bear himself, 'Yogi' is soft [Updated]", "Robert Pattinson begins shooting for "Water for Elephants", "Fox Pushes Rio, Water for Elephants Releases", "This Means War Gets Romantic Release Date", "Fox to Release McG's 'This Means War' on Valentine's Day", "Everything We Know About Reese Witherspoon's Film 'Mud,' Filming in Arkansas", "Cannes 2012: Jeff Nichols' 'Mud' Slides Into Competition with Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon", "Mud Trailer: Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon Have a Southern-Accent-Off", "Egoyan signs Reese Witherspoon for new film", "Cannes 2012: Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon's West Memphis Three Pic Gets Financing (Exclusive)", "Pregnant Reese Witherspoon Spotted Shooting New Movie", "Reese Witherspoon movie filming in Cartersville", "Pregnant Reese Witherspoon Begins Shooting Devil's Knot in Atlanta", "Reese Witherspoon talks of prom dresses, pregnancy and new film", "TIFF: WikiLeaks movie The Fifth Estate to open film festival", "TIFF 2013: All the night moves with Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon and Jesse Eisenberg on the red carpet (but no George Clooney, sorry)", "West Memphis Three drama 'Devil's Knot' with Reese Witherspoon sets release date EXCLUSIVE", "Devil's Knot - film review: 'Colin Firth brings to the role all of his", "David Fincher in Talks to Direct 'Gone Girl', "Reese Witherspoon buys movie rights to Cheryl Strayed's memoir", "Reese Witherspoon's 'Wild' Adds Michiel Huisman, W. Earl Brown", "Can Reese Witherspoon Have Her Own 'McConaissance?