Reese Witherspoon is a highly acclaimed American actress and producer, recognized with an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. She has been repeatedly named as one of the most influential people globally by Time magazine and one of the world's most powerful women by Forbes. Notably, she was the world's highest-earning actress in 2021 and is among the richest women in America with a net worth estimated at $440 million.
On March 22, 1976, Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 1991, Reese Witherspoon made her screen debut in the film "The Man in the Moon", marking the beginning of her acting career.
In 1991, Reese Witherspoon, originally intending to audition for a bit part, was cast in the lead role of Dani Trant in "The Man in the Moon".
In 1992, Reese Witherspoon appeared in the television film "Desperate Choices: To Save My Child", portraying a critically ill young girl.
In 1993, Reese Witherspoon acted in Return to Lonesome Dove.
In 1994, Reese Witherspoon had a leading role as Wendy Pfister in the film "S.F.W.", directed by Jefery Levy.
In 1996, Reese Witherspoon starred in the films "Freeway" and "Fear", continuing to build her early career.
In 1996, Reese Witherspoon's parents separated, although they remained legally married.
In March 1997, Reese Witherspoon met actor Ryan Phillippe at her 21st birthday party.
In December 1998, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe became engaged.
In 1998, Reese Witherspoon had major roles in three films: "Overnight Delivery", "Pleasantville", and "Twilight".
On June 5, 1999, Reese Witherspoon married Ryan Phillippe at Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, South Carolina.
On September 9, 1999, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's daughter, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, was born.
In 1999, Reese Witherspoon co-starred in the drama thriller "Best Laid Plans", played Lissa, in "Cruel Intentions", and appeared in "Election" opposite Matthew Broderick.
In 1999, Reese Witherspoon had her breakthrough with a supporting role in "Cruel Intentions" and her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy "Election."
In 1999, the film Election, starring Reese Witherspoon, was released to critical acclaim.
In 2000, Reese Witherspoon had a supporting role in "American Psycho" as Patrick Bateman's trophy girlfriend and made a guest appearance in the sixth season of "Friends" as Rachel Green's sister Jill.
On September 29, 2001, Reese Witherspoon hosted Saturday Night Live, the first episode to air after the September 11 attacks.
In 2001, Reese Witherspoon gained wider recognition for playing Elle Woods in the comedy "Legally Blonde".
In 2001, Reese Witherspoon starred as Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde", which marked a turning point in her career.
In 2002, Reese Witherspoon starred in the romantic comedy "Sweet Home Alabama", further solidifying her presence in the film industry.
In 2002, Reese Witherspoon starred in the sequel, "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde", where she reprised her role as Elle Woods.
In 2002, Reese Witherspoon voiced Greta Wolfcastle in "The Simpsons", played Cecily in "The Importance of Being Earnest", and starred as Melanie Carmichael in "Sweet Home Alabama".
On October 23, 2003, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's son, Deacon Reese Phillippe, was born.
In 2003, Reese Witherspoon starred in the sequel to "Legally Blonde", continuing her role as Elle Woods.
In 2004, Reese Witherspoon starred in "Vanity Fair", a film adaptation directed by Mira Nair. She portrayed Becky Sharp, a determined woman seeking fortune and social status. Witherspoon's pregnancy was concealed during filming, and she believed it enhanced her portrayal of the character. The film and her performance garnered mixed reviews.
In late 2004, Reese Witherspoon starred in the romantic comedy "Just Like Heaven" alongside Mark Ruffalo. She played Elizabeth Masterson, a doctor who ends up in a coma after a car accident and whose spirit finds love.
In 2005, Reese Witherspoon starred as June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line". She performed her own vocals and won several awards for her acclaimed portrayal. She did not get a chance to meet June Carter Cash as she was filming Vanity Fair when the singer died.
In 2005, Reese Witherspoon was ranked No. 5 in Teen People magazine's list of most powerful young Hollywood actors.
In 2005, Reese Witherspoon won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in the musical biopic "Walk the Line".
In March 2006, Reese Witherspoon began filming "Penelope", a film produced by her company Type A Films. In the movie, she played Annie, the best friend of the main character, Penelope.
In October 2006, Reese Witherspoon split from her first husband. She attributed a career slump to this event, stating she spent a few years trying to feel better.
On October 30, 2006, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe announced their separation.
On November 8, 2006, Reese Witherspoon filed for divorce from Ryan Phillippe, citing irreconcilable differences.
In 2006, Reese Witherspoon joined a group of actresses in New Orleans as part of a Children's Defense Fund project to publicize the needs of Hurricane Katrina victims and helped open the city's first Freedom School.
In 2006, Reese Witherspoon was listed among the Time 100, with her featured article written by Luke Wilson. Also selected as one of the "100 Sexiest Women In The World" by FHM readers.
In 2006, Time magazine recognized Reese Witherspoon as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In March 2007, Reese Witherspoon began dating her Rendition co-star Jake Gyllenhaal.
On May 15, 2007, Ryan Phillippe filed for joint physical custody of their children and did not seek spousal support during the divorce proceedings with Reese Witherspoon.
On October 5, 2007, the marriage between Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe officially ended.
In October 2007, Reese Witherspoon appeared in the thriller "Rendition", playing Isabella El-Ibrahim. The film received mixed reviews, and Witherspoon's performance was criticized. It was her first film appearance since 2005's Walk the Line.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine included Reese Witherspoon on the annual Celebrity 100 list.
In 2007, Reese Witherspoon became the first Global Ambassador for cosmetics firm Avon Products, acting as a spokeswoman and honorary chair of the Avon Foundation.
In 2007, Reese Witherspoon was selected as one of the year's best-dressed female stars by People and Access Hollywood. She also became the highest-paid actress in the American film industry, earning $15 to $20 million per film.
After premiering at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival, the movie "Penelope", produced by Reese Witherspoon's company, remained unreleased until February 2008.
On June 13, 2008, final divorce arrangements between Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe were settled according to court documents, with the couple sharing joint custody of their children.
In 2008, Reese Witherspoon starred with Vince Vaughn in the comedy "Four Christmases". Despite negative reviews, the film was a box office success.
During the summer and fall of 2009, Reese Witherspoon filmed "How Do You Know" in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. She played a former national softball player.
In 2009, Monsters vs. Aliens, featuring Reese Witherspoon, was released as a high-grossing film.
In 2009, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal split up because their relationship did not leave Witherspoon enough time to care for her children.
In 2009, Reese Witherspoon voiced Susan Murphy in the animated film "Monsters vs. Aliens". She also co-produced the "Legally Blonde" spin-off "Legally Blondes".
In February 2010, Reese Witherspoon was reported to be dating Jim Toth, a talent agent.
In March 2010, Reese Witherspoon began circus training for her role as Marlena in "Water for Elephants".
Between May and early August 2010, principal photography began for Reese Witherspoon's movie Water for Elephants. It was filmed in various locations in Tennessee, Georgia and California.
In September 2010, Reese Witherspoon began production in Vancouver on "This Means War".
By December 2010, the film How Do You Know, starring Reese Witherspoon, had received mainly unfavorable reviews. It received a 35% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
On December 17, 2010, "How Do You Know", starring Reese Witherspoon, was released. The film was critically and commercially unsuccessful.
Between 2002 and 2010, Reese Witherspoon was consistently one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses.
In 2010, Reese Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her contributions to the entertainment industry.
On March 26, 2011, Reese Witherspoon married Jim Toth in Ojai, California.
In April 2011, Reese Witherspoon ranked No. 3 on the 22nd annual People's Most Beautiful issue.
On April 22, 2011, the movie "Water for Elephants", starring Reese Witherspoon, was released and received mixed critical reviews.
In September 2011, Reese Witherspoon filmed a small role in Jeff Nichols's drama "Mud" in Arkansas. She played Juniper, the former girlfriend of a fugitive.
In 2011, Reese Witherspoon acted in three romances with women caught in love triangles between two men.
In 2011, Reese Witherspoon starred in the romantic drama "Water for Elephants", which was her sole box-office success during a career downturn.
On February 17, 2012, the movie "This Means War", starring Reese Witherspoon, fully opened in theaters after a "sneak-peek" release on Valentine's Day. The film was panned by critics.
In March 2012, Type A Films, owned by Reese Witherspoon, merged with Bruna Papandrea's Make Movies banner to create a new production company called Pacific Standard.
In May 2012, "Mud", starring Reese Witherspoon, premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, but did not win.
In June and July 2012, Reese Witherspoon filmed Devil's Knot in Georgia. She was pregnant with her third child during filming.
On September 27, 2012, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth's son, Tennessee James Toth, was born.
In 2012, Reese Witherspoon acted in three romances with women caught in love triangles between two men.
In 2012, Reese Witherspoon founded the production company Pacific Standard, later part of Hello Sunshine, to produce projects with strong female lead characters.
In 2012, Reese Witherspoon was noted as one of the most overpaid actors in Hollywood.
In 2012, Reese Witherspoon's father, John Draper Witherspoon, retired from his private practice as an otolaryngologist.
On January 19, 2013, Reese Witherspoon's film, Mud, made its American debut at the Sundance Film Festival.
On April 19, 2013, Reese Witherspoon was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after Jim Toth was stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence.
On April 26, 2013, Reese Witherspoon's film Mud had a limited release in selected North American theaters.
In June 2013, Reese Witherspoon filed a lawsuit against Marketing Advantages International Inc. for using her name and image in jewelry advertising without permission.
In 2013, Reese Witherspoon recorded a cover of "Somethin' Stupid" with Michael Bublé for his album "To Be Loved".
In 2013, Reese Witherspoon was noted as one of the most overpaid actors in Hollywood.
In 2013, the film Mud, starring Reese Witherspoon, was released and well-received.
In 2013, the movie Devil's Knot, starring Reese Witherspoon, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
On May 9, 2014, Reese Witherspoon's movie, Devil's Knot, was released in selected American theaters.
In May 2014, Reese Witherspoon began production in Louisiana on Hot Pursuit. She played a police officer trying to protect a drug lord's widow.
On October 3, 2014, Reese Witherspoon's movie The Good Lie was released.
In December 2014, "Wild", produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon, was released to critical acclaim. She portrayed Cheryl Strayed in the biographical adventure.
In a December 2014 interview, Reese Witherspoon reflected on her career, stating that after her split from her first husband in 2006, she spent a few years trying to feel better and wasn't making things she was passionate about.
In 2014, Reese Witherspoon made a comeback by producing and starring as Cheryl Strayed in the drama "Wild", which earned her a second Academy Award nomination.
In 2014, Reese Witherspoon produced the film adaptation of "Gone Girl", showcasing her work behind the scenes.
In 2014, the film Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon, was released.
On May 8, 2015, the movie Hot Pursuit, starring Reese Witherspoon, was released.
In May 2015, Reese Witherspoon launched Draper James, a retail brand focusing on fashion and home décor inspired by the American South, named after her grandparents.
In December 2015, Reese Witherspoon's trademark claims to her name were rejected in her lawsuit against Marketing Advantages International Inc., but she was allowed to proceed with her right of publicity claims. Two months later, she withdrew the lawsuit.
In 2015, Reese Witherspoon received the American Cinematheque Award for being "a perfect example of an actress flourishing in today's world".
In 2015, Time magazine again recognized Reese Witherspoon as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking her second appearance on the list.
In 2016, Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea parted ways, and Witherspoon gained full control of Pacific Standard, which became a subsidiary of Hello Sunshine.
In 2016, Reese Witherspoon voiced a role in the animated musical comedy film "Sing", which became her biggest commercial success, making over $200 million domestically and $600 million worldwide. That same year she began filming the miniseries "Big Little Lies".
In 2016, the animated film Sing, featuring Reese Witherspoon, was released.
On February 19, 2017, the miniseries "Big Little Lies," co-produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon, premiered on HBO.
In March 2017, Reese Witherspoon became the chief storyteller for Elizabeth Arden, Inc., to help shape the brand's narrative.
On September 8, 2017, the romantic comedy "Home Again," starring Reese Witherspoon, was released. It marked the directorial debut of Hallie Meyers-Shyer.
In October 2017, Reese Witherspoon revealed that she had been sexually assaulted at age 16 by a director and had "multiple experiences of harassment and sexual assault" throughout her career.
In December 2017, HBO renewed "Big Little Lies," the miniseries co-produced and starring Reese Witherspoon, for a second season.
In 2017 Celeste Ng's novel was published, and later adapted into "Little Fires Everywhere", which Reese Witherspoon produced and starred in.
In 2017, Forbes reported Reese Witherspoon's career earnings were in excess of $198 million, making her the highest-paid primetime Emmy nominee.
In 2017, Reese Witherspoon produced and starred in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies", a female-led literary adaptation under her company Hello Sunshine.
In March 2018, "A Wrinkle in Time", a film adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's novel starring Reese Witherspoon, was released.
In September 2018, Reese Witherspoon published her first book, "Whiskey in a Teacup", a lifestyle publication inspired by her southern upbringing.
In September 2018, Reese's Book Club picked "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, which was later adapted into a film by Hello Sunshine in 2022.
In June 2019, the second season of "Big Little Lies", starring Reese Witherspoon, premiered on HBO.
In November 2019, the first season of "The Morning Show", starring Reese Witherspoon alongside Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell, premiered on Apple TV+.
In December 2019, "Truth Be Told", an Apple TV+ series for which Reese Witherspoon serves as an executive producer, premiered.
In 2019, Forbes listed Reese Witherspoon among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
In 2019, Forbes listed Reese Witherspoon among the world's 100 most powerful women.
In 2019, Reese Witherspoon produced and starred in the Apple TV+ drama series "The Morning Show", continuing her work in female-led literary adaptations.
In March 2020, "Truth Be Told", the Apple TV+ series for which Reese Witherspoon serves as an executive producer, was renewed for a second season.
On October 19, 2020, production on season two of "The Morning Show", starring Reese Witherspoon, restarted after a shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Reese Witherspoon produced and starred in the Hulu drama miniseries "Little Fires Everywhere", which is the televised adaptation of Celeste Ng's 2017 novel. In the same year, Witherspoon narrated the Quibi nature documentary series "Fierce Queens."
In 2020, Reese Witherspoon produced and starred in the Hulu miniseries "Little Fires Everywhere", adding to her portfolio of female-led literary adaptations.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Reese Witherspoon announced the "Draper James Loves Teachers" initiative, offering free dresses from her clothing collection to teachers.
In September 2021, season two of "The Morning Show", starring Reese Witherspoon, premiered on Apple TV+ after production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, Reese Witherspoon was named the world's highest-earning actress by Forbes and was also listed among Forbes' world's 100 most powerful women.
In 2022, "Where the Crawdads Sing" was adapted into a feature film by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine, based on the book that was a Reese's Book Club pick in September 2018.
In 2022, Reese Witherspoon produced the film adaptation of "Where the Crawdads Sing", further establishing her role as a producer.
In March 2023, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced their divorce after 11 years of marriage, releasing a joint statement.
In April 2023, Reese Witherspoon filed for divorce from Jim Toth, citing "irreconcilable differences" and asking for joint custody of their son Tennessee.
On August 3, 2023, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth's divorce was finalized.
In 2023, Reese Witherspoon executive produced "My Kind of Country" with Kacey Musgraves and starred in the romantic comedy "Your Place or Mine" released on Netflix.
In 2023, Reese Witherspoon produced the miniseries adaptation of "Daisy Jones & the Six", continuing her focus on literary adaptations.
In 2023, Reese Witherspoon was recognized as one of the richest women in America, with an estimated net worth of $440 million.
In 2025, Reese Witherspoon is set to star in and produce the romantic comedy "You're Cordially Invited" for Amazon Prime Video.
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