Reese Witherspoon's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Reese Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon is a highly successful American actress and producer recognized with prestigious awards like an Academy Award and Emmy. Named among Time's 100 most influential people and Forbes's most powerful women, Witherspoon topped Forbes' list as the world's highest-earning actress in 2021. By 2023, she had become one of America's wealthiest women with an estimated net worth of $440 million.
2005: Starred in Walk the Line
In 2005, Reese Witherspoon starred in "Walk the Line" as June Carter Cash, a role for which she received significant acclaim.
2005: Teen People's List
In 2005, Reese Witherspoon was ranked No. 5 in Teen People magazine's list of most powerful young Hollywood actors.
2006: Time 100
In 2006, Reese Witherspoon was listed among the Time 100, with her featured article written by Luke Wilson.
2006: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2006, Time magazine recognized Reese Witherspoon as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting her impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
2007: Forbes List
In 2007, Reese Witherspoon appeared on the annual Celebrity 100 list by Forbes magazine at No. 80.
2007: Best-Dressed Female Star
In 2007, Reese Witherspoon was selected by People and Access Hollywood as one of the year's best-dressed female stars, and she became the highest-paid actress in the American film industry.
2010: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2010, Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
April 2011: People's Most Beautiful
In April 2011, Reese Witherspoon ranked No. 3 on the 22nd annual People's Most Beautiful issue.
December 2014: Wild released
In December 2014, the film "Wild", starring and produced by Reese Witherspoon, was released to critical acclaim.
2014: Comeback with Wild
In 2014, Reese Witherspoon made a comeback by producing and starring in the drama Wild, which earned her a second Academy Award nomination, revitalizing her career.
2015: American Cinematheque Award
In 2015, Reese Witherspoon made her second appearance on the Time 100 list and was awarded the American Cinematheque.
2015: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Time magazine again named Reese Witherspoon one of the 100 most influential people in the world, underscoring her sustained influence.
2017: Highest-Paid Emmy Nominee
In 2017, Forbes reported Reese Witherspoon's career earnings were in excess of $198 million, making her the highest-paid primetime Emmy nominee.
2019: Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2019, Forbes included Reese Witherspoon in its list of the world's 100 most powerful women, recognizing her business acumen and influence.
2021: Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women and Highest Earning Actress
In 2021, Forbes recognized Reese Witherspoon as one of the world's 100 most powerful women, and also named her the world's highest-earning actress.
2023: Richest Women in America
In 2023, Reese Witherspoon was named one of the richest women in America by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $440 million.
