Reese Witherspoon's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Reese Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon is a highly accomplished American actress and producer, recognized with an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. She has been featured in Time's 100 most influential people list and Forbes' list of the world's most powerful women. In 2021, she was named the world's highest-earning actress. With an estimated net worth of $440 million in 2023, she ranks among the wealthiest celebrities in America, highlighting her success both on and off-screen.
1999: Breakthrough Role in Cruel Intentions and Election
In 1999, Reese Witherspoon had her breakthrough with a supporting role in Cruel Intentions and for her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election.
2001: Gained Wider Recognition in Legally Blonde
In 2001, Reese Witherspoon gained wider recognition for playing Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde.
2005: Starred in Walk the Line
In 2005, Reese Witherspoon starred as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, a film about Johnny Cash. She performed her own vocals and won several awards for her performance, including an Academy Award.
2005: Won Academy Award for Walk the Line
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.
2005: Ranked No. 5 in Teen People's List
In 2005, Witherspoon was ranked No. 5 in Teen People magazine's list of most powerful young Hollywood actors.
2006: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2006, Time magazine recognized Reese Witherspoon as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2006: Listed Among Time 100
In 2006, Witherspoon was listed among the Time 100, with her featured article written by Luke Wilson, and selected as one of the "100 Sexiest Women In The World" by FHM.
2007: Named Global Ambassador of Avon Products
In 2007, Reese Witherspoon was named Global Ambassador of Avon Products, serving as honorary chair of the Avon Foundation dedicated to women's causes.
2007: Forbes Magazine
In 2007, Witherspoon appeared on the annual Celebrity 100 list by Forbes magazine and also put her on the top ten Trustworthy Celebrities list.
2007: Best-Dressed Female Star and Highest-Paid Actress
In 2007, Witherspoon was selected as one of the year's best-dressed female stars and became the highest-paid actress in the American film industry.
2010: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2010, Reese Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
April 2011: Ranked No. 3 on People's Most Beautiful Issue
In April 2011, Witherspoon ranked No. 3 on the 22nd annual People's Most Beautiful issue.
2011: Box-Office Success with Water for Elephants
In 2011, following a career downturn, Reese Witherspoon had a box-office success with the romantic drama Water for Elephants.
December 2014: Wild released to critical acclaim
In December 2014, Wild, produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon, was released to critical acclaim. Witherspoon earned a second Academy Award nomination for her performance.
2014: Comeback with Wild
In 2014, Reese Witherspoon made a comeback by producing and starring in the drama Wild, earning her a second Academy Award nomination.
2015: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People Again
In 2015, Reese Witherspoon was again named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2015: American Cinematheque Award and Time 100 List
In 2015, Witherspoon was awarded the American Cinematheque and made her second appearance on the Time 100 list.
2017: Career Earnings Reported by Forbes
In 2017, Forbes reported Witherspoon's career earnings were in excess of $198 million, making her the highest-paid primetime Emmy nominee that year.
2019: Listed among Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2019, Forbes listed Reese Witherspoon among the world's 100 most powerful women.
2019: Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2019, Forbes listed Witherspoon among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
2021: Named World's Highest Earning Actress
In 2021, Forbes recognized Reese Witherspoon as the world's highest earning actress and listed her among the world's 100 most powerful women.
2023: Named One of Richest Celebrities in America
In 2023, Reese Witherspoon was named one of the richest celebrities in America, with an estimated net worth of $440 million.
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