Reese Witherspoon shared a rare photo with her older brother. The actress and her only sibling look nearly identical. [188] During this trip, she helped open the city's first Freedom School, as she met and talked with the children. [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. Gender: Female Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupati. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe came together to celebrate their son Deacon's 18th birthday on Saturday. I am so lucky to love & be loved by a mom like you.". Devil's Knot: Directed by Atom Egoyan. ". [177] Six years later, the project re-entered development as a part of Gary Marsh's overall deal with Disney and Witherspoon still attached as a producer. Dane Witherspoon. [194] In September 2018, she published her first book, Whiskey in a Teacup, which is a lifestyle publication inspired by her southern upbringing. Witherspoon began her career as a teenager, making her screen debut in The Man in the Moon (1991). She claims that she "wasn't making things I was passionate about. [7] Her mother, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (ne Reese) Witherspoon, is from Harriman, Tennessee. [221] In October 2017, in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal, Witherspoon revealed that she had been sexually assaulted at age 16 by a director and had had "multiple experiences of harassment and sexual assault" throughout her career. According to The Guardian, her performance made an early impression. She gained wider recognition for playing Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its 2003 sequel, and for starring in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama (2002). You light up our hearts and make us proud everyday," she wrote in the caption. [251], Witherspoon has cited Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, Holly Hunter, Susan Sarandon, Frances McDormand, Debra Winger, Diane Ladd, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Goldie Hawn, Sally Field, Sigourney Weaver, Lucille Ball, Carole Lombard, Judy Holliday, Gena Rowlands, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, and Michael Keaton as influences to her acting career and work. [227] In 2019, Forbes listed her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. [48] The film became Witherspoon's biggest live-action box office hit, earning over $35 million in the opening weekend and grossing over $127 million in the U.S.[40][49] Despite the commercial success, critics gave Sweet Home Alabama negative reviews. Reese Witherspoon Movies and Series Ranked. [231] On October 30, 2006, Witherspoon and Phillippe announced their separation. It was actually an in-joke with my family because at [age] 7 I understood complicated medical terms, such as the difference between type A and type B personalities. [108], In September 2011, a year after beginning work on This Means War, she filmed a small role in Jeff Nichols's coming-of-age drama Mud in Arkansas, playing Juniper, the former girlfriend of a fugitive (Matthew McConaughey), who enlists two local boys to help him evade capture and rekindle his romance with her. The "Big Little. [222], In 2015, Witherspoon made her second appearance on the Time 100 list, with her featured article written by Mindy Kaling. "[18] She has been described as a "multi-achiever" and was nicknamed "Little Type A" by her parents. Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976,[2] at Southern Baptist Hospital, in New Orleans, Louisiana, while her father, John Draper Witherspoon, was a student at Tulane University medical school. [151], In 2018, she starred in Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, a film adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's novel of the same name, in which she plays Mrs. Whatsit. [5][6] He was in private practice as an otolaryngologist until 2012. "[34] She also appeared in a music video by Marcy Playground for the film's soundtrack. Reese Witherspoon sold a majority stake in her production company, Hello Sunshine, to a Blackstone-backed media company in August 2021. Follow. 29M followers. Deacon and Ava are spitting images of their parents, of what it was like homeschooling her young son. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 56. [195] In 2018, she joined approximately 300 other actors, agents, writers and entertainment employees in creating the Time's Up initiative, which seeks to counteract sexual harassment in the workplace. [228], Witherspoon met actor Ryan Phillippe at her 21st birthday party in March 1997. 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[135], Witherspoon appeared in Philippe Falardeau's drama The Good Lie, based on a true story about an employment counselor assigned to help four young Sudanese refugees, known as Lost Boys of Sudan, who win a lottery for relocation to the U.S.[136][137] It was released on October 3, 2014. [66] Next, she was cast as June Carter Cash, the second wife of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix), in James Mangold's Walk the Line (2005). Reese Witherspoon rose to prominence in the late 1990s, a receptive era for twisted comedies (Freeway), teen thrillers (Fear, Cruel Intentions), and quirky satires (Pleasantville, Election).And Witherspoon would become a household name just a few years later through box office hit comedies Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama. [193], In 2013, Witherspoon recorded a cover of the classic Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra duet, "Somethin' Stupid" with Michael Bubl for his 2013 album, To Be Loved. Celebs at Home: Carrie Underwood Shows Off Her New Greenhouse That She Built and More! [2][3][4], At age 19, he was the youngest student ever accepted by the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco, California, appearing in productions from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams. 29m Followers, 934 Following, 650 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) reesewitherspoon. [67] "That was the most challenging part of the role," she later recalled. [33] Director Gary Ross applauded her efforts saying, "she commits to a character so completely and she understands comedy". While her mom inspires her in many ways, Ava is carving out her own path. [111][112] Following its American debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013,[113] the film had a limited release in selected North American theaters on April 26, 2013. Reese Witherspoon spent some time in Nashville recently to celebrate her big brother's birthday. Reese Witherspoon. Ava posted a sweet picture for his birthday, writing, "Happy happy birthday to this bold, sensitive, smart, & energetic boy. 3 on the 22nd annual People's Most Beautiful issue. Reese Witherspoon Shares Photo with Husband Jim Toth and Her 3 Kids as They Celebrate Christmas The actress is mom to sons Deacon, 19, and Tennessee, 10, plus daughter Ava, 23. And it was really clear that audiences weren't responding to anything I was putting out there. I love you buddy! promoting her new film, Your Place or Mine, Witherspoon made time for a visit with her son. [5] Also in 1999, she co-starred with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe in the drama Cruel Intentions, a modern version of the 18th-century French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Witherspoon regarded it as a "personal role" as it reminded her of the experience of moving from Nashville to Los Angeles. You light up rooms and always look for the best in people. It was released on April 22, 2011, and received mixed critical reviews. [5] For her portrayal of Tracy Flick, she earned acclaim and her first nominations in the Golden Globes and in the Independent Spirit Awards. The actress later spoke about being a young mom during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. [46][47] Later that year, she starred with Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey in Andy Tennant's romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, in which she played Melanie Carmichael, a young fashion designer who intends to marry a New York politician but must return to Alabama to divorce her childhood sweetheart, from whom she has been separated for seven years. From championing women-centric stories to combating gender inequality, she's a powerful figure in Hollywood. [9][10], "Success of 'Santa Barbara' is up to Dane Witherspoon", "Santa Barbara's Dane Witherspoon Dies; Actor Was Robin Wright's First Husband", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dane_Witherspoon&oldid=1135889179, This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 13:54. [109][110] Mud premiered in May 2012 in competition for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, but did not win. [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. [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. Here are 27 little-known facts about the star. Dane Witherspoon, a soap opera actor and the first husband of "House of Cards" star Robin Wright, died Saturday at the age of 56. "[6] In March 2012, Witherspoon merged Type A Films with Bruna Papandrea's "Make Movies" banner to form a new production company called Pacific Standard. [17] She received high grades in school,[17] loved reading, and considered herself "a big dork who read loads of books". Deacon is currently attending New York University. [120][121] The film premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival,[122][123] followed by a release in selected American theaters on May 9, 2014. You know, you can't really be very creative when you feel like your brain is scrambled eggs." Pre-order it here! [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. They're thriving in the world and I'm so happy for them.". One of Reese ancestors, John Witherspoon, was one of those who signed the Declaration of Independence. FUR PILE: While it's hard to tell pups Jax and Ro apart, Halle Berry doesn't have a care in the world as long as they are both by her side. It's clear his older siblings love to dote on Tennessee as well. She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as June Carter in the film Walk the Line (2005). Production on season two of The Morning Show restarted on October 19, 2020 and premiered on Apple TV in September 2021[158]. "[15], Following the success of Election, Witherspoon struggled to find work due to typecasting. Touchstone. [78][79], Witherspoon admits to spending several years "kind of floundering career-wise". I love you so much .". [156] Season two of The Morning Show was set to premiere in 2020 before the production shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chosen for the club in September 2018, it was adapted into a 2022 feature film by Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine, and was a box office hit that summer. [214][215][216] In April 2011, she ranked No. All because my clumsy self tried to hop over a (very large) rain puddle in heels," she wrote in the caption.Ava continued, "I will definitely be adding "be gentler with my body" to my list of new year's resolutions!". Sing became Witherspoon's biggest commercial success, being the first of her films to make over $200 million domestically and $600 million worldwide. 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Isn't that biologically how it's meant to work? Her breakthrough came in 1999 with a supporting role in Cruel Intentions, and for her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election. [218][219][220] Two months later, she withdrew her lawsuit, having "come to private agreements with the various defendants, including Centerbrook Sales, Fragrance Hut, Gemvara, and others". But I just wished I'd named the company Dogfood Films or Fork or something. [58] This pregnancy was not a hindrance to her work as Witherspoon believed the gestation had helped her portrayal of Sharp's character: "I love the luminosity that pregnancy brings, I love the fleshiness, I love the ample bosomit gave me much more to play with", she said. [239], Witherspoon dated her Rendition co-star Jake Gyllenhaal from 2007 until 2009. I'm so lucky to be your mama. [147][148] The Washington Post compared her performance to her roles in Election and Legally Blonde. Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, and raised in an expensive part of Nashville. She shared a photo of the teen looking handsome in a t-shirt along with an adorable throwback of him as a small boy in a gray hat. Reese Witherspoon is an American actress. [217], In June 2013, Witherspoon filed a lawsuit against Marketing Advantages International Inc., claiming they extensively used her name and image in jewelry advertising without permission in the U.S. and internationally. Witherspoon's former co-star on the daytime drama "Santa. [10][32] In Pleasantville, she starred with Tobey Maguire in a tale about 1990s teenage siblings who are magically transported into the setting of a 1950s television series. [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. The film was critically and commercially unsuccessful; with a budget of more than $100 million, the film only earned $48.7 million worldwide, leading the Los Angeles Times to call it "one of the year's biggest flops". Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. He has already taken the first steps in his career as a music producer with the release of his hit single "Long Run" in 2020. Filming took place in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. during the summer and fall of 2009[93][94][95] and it was released on December 17, 2010. On Feb. 2, 2023, the Legally Blonde actress spoke to PEOPLE during the Los Angeles premiere of her movie Your Place or Mine about how she felt dropping off her son Deacon at college. 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. The couple confirmed their relationship in March, and were photographed holding hands in March 2010 during an outing in Ojai, California for Witherspoon's birthday (via People).Later that December the couple announced their engagement, and were married in March 2011 (via Us Weekly).Witherspoon and Toth have a son together, Tennessee James (via People) and are, as of writing, happily married. "Your brilliant curiosity and endless energy make me smile every day! Dane Witherspoon, the former soap opera star who was once married to Robin Wright, has died at age 56. The critic for San Francisco Chronicle praised her performance as Annette Hargrove: "Witherspoon is especially good in the least flashy role, and even when called upon to make a series of cute devilish faces, she pulls it off. 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Deacon and his older sister, Ava, are very close. [124] Although the film received mainly negative reviews; London's Evening Standard thought Witherspoon was "the strongest, most involving character". Reese Witherspoon is a 45-year-old actress, producer, and entrepreneur. [159] Witherspoon also serves as an executive producer for the Apple TV+ series Truth Be Told starring Octavia Spencer which premiered in December 2019; it was renewed for a second season in March 2020. ", "Women in Entertainment Power 100: The Stars", "If you've got time tonight.at 7PM on PBS #ActorsOnActorswatch me chat with one of my idols #MichaelKeaton", "The Movie That Had the Biggest Influence on Reese Witherspoon", "Reese Witherspoon Loves Pinterest & Jennifer Aniston CONAN on TBS", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reese_Witherspoon&oldid=1139987180, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 21:45. Like Mud, the film is set in Arkansas. [202] That year, she was selected one of the "100 Sexiest Women In The World" by the readers of FHM. The deal valued the company at $900 million. Although Witherspoon keeps him out of the public eye, she has occasionally shared some shots of her youngest on social media over the years, including many birthday tributes. Witherspoon also shared a sweet Instagram post honoring the milestone. The two were seen twinning in the orange blossom print from Witherspoon's Draper James clothing line. [72][73][45], Witherspoon and Phoenix received a nomination for "collaborative video of the year" from the CMT Music Awards. Could not be more PROUD of you.. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. She also shared a picture of herself and Tennessee at a beach on her Instagram Story. 650 posts. 1 views . Directed by Ava DuVernay, the feature co-stars Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling, and was released in March 2018. [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. Tenn turns 10!". [197] The club was born out of her Instagram account, where she posted photos of books she read. [259] Witherspoon has been nominated for two Academy Awards, nine Golden Globe Awards,[45] four Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards), and two British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). 3 of 18. [198], Witherspoon hosted Saturday Night Live on September 29, 2001, the first episode to air after the September 11 attacks. [187] In 2006, she was among a group of actresses who went to New Orleans, Louisiana in a CDF project to publicize the needs of Hurricane Katrina victims. She didn't try to comply to social convention, so I think that makes her a very modern woman. And it is about compassion in the long haul, not just the short easy solutions to problems. [65], In late 2004, Witherspoon starred alongside Mark Ruffalo in the romantic comedy Just Like Heaven. Witherspoon gave her daughter's beau her stamp of approval in June 2021, commenting on a cute photo of the couple, " These two." She pleaded no-contest to obstruction of an officer and was required to pay court costs. The mom of three posted a video from the night on Instagram as well as a shot of the family at the original movie's premiere five years prior. The following month, Witherspoon celebrated her daughter's 23rd birthday with a sweet Instagram post, showing off a snap of the mother-daughter duo posing in front of a beach sunset. "Happy birthday to my sweet boy!" "Starting the new year off with a bangwell, more like a *pop*in my ankle. She is a daughter of John Witherspoon and his wife Betty. [17][18][252][253][254][255] Her favorite films include Splendor in the Grass, Waiting for Guffman, Broadcast News, Raising Arizona, and Overboard. 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. [81] The film received mostly mixed reviews and was deemed a major disappointment at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I'm HOWLING ," one person added. "It means you did your job right," she said. [183] Witherspoon also runs the Hello Sunshine book club, where she makes book recommendations. [2] [3] [4] Early life and career [ edit] Whiskey in a Teacup. Reese Witherspoon That's weirdly similar,' " she explained. "I'd never sung professionally. [41] Roger Ebert commented, "Witherspoon effortlessly animated this material with sunshine and quick wit",[42] and the critic from Salon magazine wrote "she [Witherspoon] delineates Elle's character beautifully". Witherspoon ultimately quit acting and started residing in Colorado. In 2005, she gained critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for portraying June Carter Cash in the musical biopic Walk the Line. In the post, the mom and daughter each posed for a photo and smiled with their colorful cocktails. Oh! A Complete Timeline of Reese Witherspoon and Husband Jim Toth's Relationship By Aime Lutkin Published: Feb 24, 2023 Actress Reese Witherspoon and talent agent Jim Toth started dating in. Witherspoon shares daughter Ava Phillippe, 23, and son Deacon Phillippe, 19, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, as well as son Tennessee James Toth, 10, with her current husband Jim Toth. In an interview subsequent to her casting in the film, Egoyan noted that although the role requires "an emotionally loaded journey," he "met with Reese, and talked at length about the project, and she's eager to take on the challenge. [203] Witherspoon has been featured four times in the annual "100 Most Beautiful" issues of People magazine. She also won the Best Actress Award from the National Society of Film Critics and the Online Film Critics Society. [223] That year, she was awarded, by the committee's unanimous vote, the American Cinematheque for being "a perfect example of an actress flourishing in today's world" and "an active and successful movie producer who is moving her career forward both behind and in front of the camera". [5][25] The next year, she had another leading role as Wendy Pfister in the 1994 film S.F.W., directed by Jefery Levy. ". Photographic Evidence Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe Are Actually Twins. [67][69][70] Witherspoon's portrayal of Carter Cash was acclaimed by critics, with Roger Ebert stating that her performance added "boundless energy" to the film. [149] In December 2017, HBO renewed Big Little Lies for a second season, which premiered in June 2019. [186], Witherspoon is involved in children and women's rights advocacy. "[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". On Mother's Day in 2022, Ava shared a throwback photo of herself and Witherspoon. [145][146] Witherspoon garnered critical acclaim for her performance, with TV Line proclaiming her as "Performer of the Week" in the weeks of February 26 March 4 in 2017 and June 2329 in 2019. [6] In 2000, Witherspoon had a supporting role in American Psycho as Patrick Bateman's trophy girlfriend, and made a cameo appearance in Little Nicky as the mother of the Antichrist. "[68] Subsequently, she had to spend six months learning how to sing for the role, including from the help of vocal coach Roger Love. In the snap, Witherspoon hugged her son from behind and rested her chin on his head. Dane Witherspoon (1957-2014), amerikansk skuespiller; Herbert Witherspoon (1873-1935), amerikansk bassanger og operachef; Jimmy Witherspoon (1920-1997), amerikansk blues -sanger; John Witherspoon (skuespiller) (1942-2019), amerikansk komedieskuespiller; Lajon Witherspoon (fdt 1972), vokalist for det Atlanta-baserede alternative . The film was produced by her company Type A Films, and filming began in March 2006. Witherspoon also owns a clothing company, Draper James, and she is involved in children's and women's advocacy organizations. [62][63] However, LA Weekly wrote "[Witherspoon] ends up conveying so little of what's at once appalling and perversely attractive about the would-be mistress of Vanity Fair" and states that it may have to do with Witherspoon's vanity, "with an Oscar-less young star's need to be loved more than anyone could conceivably love the "real" Becky Sharp.". Dane Witherspoon (December 27, 1957 March 29, 2014)[1] was an American actor who appeared in daytime TV soap operas Santa Barbara as Joe Perkins in 1984, and in Capitol as Tyler McCandless from 1985 to 1986. She co-produced the miniseries along with co-star Nicole Kidman and director Jean-Marc Valle, her second project under his direction. The clip panned between black-and-white photos of famous. [248][249] They have a son together, Tennessee James Toth, born on September 27, 2012. [189] Witherspoon later called this an experience that she would never forget. "When your kid has his first single you gotta dance!" [191] Explaining her motives for joining the foundation, she said, "As a woman and a mother I care deeply about the well being of other women and children throughout the world and through the years, I have always looked for opportunities to make a difference. 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. USA Today considered the movie "plodding, unfunny and almost cringe-worthy", but also wrote "Reese Witherspoon still does a fine job portraying the fair-haired lovable brainiac, but her top-notch comic timing is wasted on the humorless dialogue. In 2021, Forbes named her the world's richest actress with an estimated net worth of $400 million.[1]. I have two adult children now, Tracee. [5] His film credits include "Chameleons" in 1989, the part of Brad Yates in the movie Seedpeople in 1992,[5] and in 1997 he played a part in the TV movie "Asteroid". "[44] The film earned her a second nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, and an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance. "And the biggest heart in the world. [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.