Reese Witherspoon

Born:March 22, 1976

Place of Birth:New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, born on March 22, 1976, is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. With an impressive array of accolades under her belt, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, she has solidified her status as one of Hollywood's most influential figures. Time magazine and Forbes have recognized her as a force to be reckoned with, highlighting her impact on both the big and small screens.

Witherspoon's journey to stardom began at a young age, marking her debut in the film "The Man in the Moon" in 1991. However, it was her roles in "Cruel Intentions" and "Election" that truly put her on the map. Her portrayal of the iconic Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde" and its sequel showcased her versatility and comedic prowess, earning her widespread acclaim.

In 2005, Witherspoon delivered a career-defining performance as June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line," a role that earned her the prestigious Academy Award for Best Actress. Despite facing challenges in her career, she made a triumphant return with the critically acclaimed film "Wild," solidifying her reputation as a talented actress and producer.

Transitioning to television, Witherspoon has continued to make waves with her production company Hello Sunshine, spearheading female-led literary adaptations such as "Big Little Lies," "The Morning Show," and "Little Fires Everywhere." Her commitment to showcasing diverse and compelling stories has garnered her further praise and recognition in the industry.

Beyond her work in entertainment, Witherspoon is a multifaceted entrepreneur, owning Reese's Book Club and the clothing brand Draper James. Her dedication to advocacy for children and women is evident through her involvement with organizations like the Children's Defense Fund and her role as Global Ambassador of Avon Products.

With a net worth estimated at $440 million, Witherspoon's impact extends far beyond the screen, solidifying her as not only a talented actress and producer but also a philanthropist and advocate for positive change. Her passion for storytelling and empowering women continues to inspire audiences worldwide, cementing her legacy in the entertainment industry for years to come.

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Filmography

Acting

Legally Blonde

Elle Woods

2001

Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. While there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just good looks.

Sing 2

Rosita (voice)

2021

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

Sing

Rosita (voice)

2016

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

American Psycho

Evelyn Williams

2000

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

You're Cordially Invited

Margot

2025

When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family's special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride and sister of the other bride chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

Elle Woods

2003

Now a rising young lawyer, Elle Woods is about to make partner at her firm, but when she finds out her dog's relatives are being used as cosmetic test subjects, she heads to Washington D.C. to fight for animal rights.

Cruel Intentions

Annette Hargrove

1999

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.

Monsters vs Aliens

Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice)

2009

When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...

Fear

Nicole Walker

1996

Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.

This Means War

Lauren

2012

Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

Just Like Heaven

Dr. Elizabeth Masterson

2005

Shortly after David Abbott moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Masterson, who asserts that the apartment is hers -- and promptly vanishes. When she starts appearing and disappearing at will, David thinks she's a ghost, while Elizabeth is convinced she's alive.

Inherent Vice

Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball

2014

In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.

Wild

Cheryl Strayed

2014

A woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Walk the Line

June Carter

2005

A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

Hot Pursuit

Officer Rose 'Coop' Cooper

2015

Straight-arrow policewoman Cooper is excited and thrilled about her next assignment. Her task is to escort Daniella Riva, a wisecracking Colombian beauty, from San Antonio to Dallas so both she and her husband can testify against a drug lord. Plans go awry when Mr. Riva gets ambushed, leaving Daniella a widow. Cooper and her witness must now use their wits to escape from crooked cops and murderous gunmen, while not killing each other in the process.

The Man in the Moon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

1991

Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.

Penelope

Annie

2006

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company. This untraditional fairy tale about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.

Sweet Home Alabama

Melanie Smooter

2002

New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.

Little Nicky

Holly

2000

After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.

Friends: The Reunion

Self

2021

The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrollable laughter, happy tears, and special guests.

Mud

Juniper

2013

Two teenage boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and help him reunite with his lover and escape an avenging family and their armed posse.

Pleasantville

Jennifer

1998

Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom called "Pleasantville," and find a world where everything is peachy keen all the time. But when Jennifer's modern attitude disrupts Pleasantville's peaceful but boring routine, she literally brings color into its life.

A Wrinkle in Time

Mrs. Whatsit

2018

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

Election

Tracy Enid Flick

1999

Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year’s high school student election. But Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks football player Paul Metzler to run for president as well.

Four Christmases

Kate

2008

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

Your Place or Mine

Debbie

2023

When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.

How Do You Know

Lisa Jorgenson

2010

After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.

Home Again

Alice Kinney

2017

Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Cecily Cardew

2002

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities...

Production

Gone Girl

Producer

2014

With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.

Where the Crawdads Sing

Producer

2022

Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.

You're Cordially Invited

Producer

2025

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

Executive Producer

2003

Something from Tiffany's

Producer

2022

One woman's life is forever changed by an engagement ring meant for someone else.

Wild

Producer

2014

A woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Legally Blondes

Producer

2009

Moving from England to California, the youngest cousins of Elle Woods must defend themselves when their schools reigning forces turn on the girls and try to frame them for a crime.

Hot Pursuit

Producer

2015

Penelope

Producer

2006

Your Place or Mine

Producer

2023

When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.

Lucy in the Sky

Producer

2019

Astronaut Lucy Cola returns to Earth after a transcendent experience during a mission to space – and begins to lose touch with reality in a world that now seems too small.