Witherspoon began her career as a teenager, making her screen debut in The Man in the Moon (1991). While speaking to PEOPLE at Coachella, Ava joked about their tendency to dress alike, even when they are apart. was dane witherspoon related to reece? Oh yeah, she gets dumped. Whiskey in a Teacup. 5 in Teen People magazine's list of most powerful young Hollywood actors. [237] In light of their lack of a prenuptial agreement, she requested that the court refuse to grant spousal support to Phillippe, and asked for joint legal custody and sole physical custody of their two children. October 24, 2022 | 7:59am Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's son, Deacon, is celebrating his 19th birthday. Directed by McG and released by 20th Century Fox, This Means War, saw Witherspoon's character at the center of a battle between best friends (played by Chris Pine and Tom Hardy), who are both in love with her. "[191], In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Witherspoon announced the "Draper James Loves Teachers" initiative, offering free dresses from the clothing collection to teachers. [59][60] The film, and Witherspoon's performance received mixed reviews; The Hollywood Reporter wrote "Nair's cast is splendid. [65], In late 2004, Witherspoon starred alongside Mark Ruffalo in the romantic comedy Just Like Heaven. [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. "[18] She has been described as a "multi-achiever" and was nicknamed "Little Type A" by her parents. So we had to make sure she was the kind of person you just can't hate. 99+ Photos Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Betty Witherspoon, a registered nurse & John Draper Witherspoon, a military surgeon. [174][175] Witherspoon will also reprise the role of Elle Woods by starring in and producing Legally Blonde 3; the script will be written by Dan Goor and Mindy Kaling. Reese Witherspoon is a 45-year-old actress, producer, and entrepreneur. "@reesewitherspoon @diane . You light up our hearts and make us proud everyday," she wrote in the caption. She claims that she "wasn't making things I was passionate about. Reese Witherspoon is an American actress. "[15] Legally Blonde was a box-office hit, grossing US$96 million domestically. But that's just the foundation. Reflecting on this period of time in a December 2014 interview, Witherspoon attributed it to the split from her first husband in October 2006 and their subsequent divorce, stating that she spent "a few years just trying to feel better. Cora Witherspoon (1890-1957), actri american; Dane Witherspoon (1957-2014), actor american; Herbert Witherspoon (1873-1935), cntre de bas american i manager de oper Mahoney has even gone on vacation with the rest of the family. [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. Directed by Ava DuVernay, the feature co-stars Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling, and was released in March 2018. [4] On mentioning her love for books, she said, "I get crazy in a bookstore. "[75] She also stated that she believed Carter Cash was a woman ahead of her time: "I think the really remarkable thing about her character is that she did all of these things that we sort of see as normal things in the 1950s when it wasn't really acceptable for a woman to be married and divorced twice and have two different children by two different husbands and travel around in a car full of very famous musicians all by herself. When she shared a photo of Ava with the hosts, Jenna Bush Hager shouted, "Wait, y'all are twins!" [45], In 2002, Witherspoon starred in several features, such as Greta Wolfcastle in The Simpsons episode "The Bart Wants What It Wants", and as Cecily in the comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, a film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play in which she received a Teen Choice Award nomination. Through the company, Witherspoon served as a producer for Gone Girl (2014), an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name. 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 . However, being a mom to her three kids is the role she enjoys the most. "[89], Witherspoon returned with three romances released in 2010, 2011 and 2012, all starring her as a woman caught in a love triangle between two men. She didn't try to comply to social convention, so I think that makes her a very modern woman. 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After getting his acting degree from ACT, Witherspoon went to Hollywood where he landed small roles in The Waltons and Eight Is Enough. [14], Witherspoon attended an open casting call in 1991 for The Man in the Moon, intending to audition for a bit part;[14] but instead was cast for the lead role of Dani Trant, a 14-year-old country girl who falls in love for the first time with her 17-year-old neighbor. "Happy birthday to my sweet boy!" Dane Witherspoon was born on 27 December 1957 in Denton, Texas, USA. "Your gigantic heart, generous spirit, and endless creativity inspire me every day. [199] In 2005, she was ranked No. 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. Dane Witherspoon, the former soap opera star who was once married to Robin Wright, has died at age 56. Witherspoon said about the role, "When I read Legally Blonde, I was like, 'She's from Beverly Hills, she's rich, she's in a sorority. [73][72] In 2010, Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[260]. From starring in countless award-winning TV shows and movies to founding a female-focused production company and book club, the Legally Blonde star has done it all. She began circus training in March 2010 for her role as Marlena, a glamorous performer stuck in a marriage to a volatile husband (Christoph Waltz) but intrigued by the circus' new veterinarian (Robert Pattinson). [98] Principal photography began between May and early August 2010[99][100] in various locations in Tennessee, Georgia, and California. [197] The club was born out of her Instagram account, where she posted photos of books she read. [15][57], In 2004, Witherspoon starred in Vanity Fair, adapted from the 19th-century classic novel Vanity Fair and directed by Mira Nair. 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Jodie Foster. One of Reese ancestors, John Witherspoon, was one of those who signed the Declaration of Independence. "I talk to my older kids about the power of picking up the phone. Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, and raised in an expensive part of Nashville. [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). [17] She received high grades in school,[17] loved reading, and considered herself "a big dork who read loads of books". [184], In May 2015, Witherspoon launched Draper James, a retail brand focusing on fashion and home dcor inspired by the American South. [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. Deacon (or young Leo) wasn't the only male celeb to get rave reviews from the actress. [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. Reese Witherspoon Called Out Diane Keaton on Instagram and Fans Are Losing It Diane Keaton posted a video called "Male Beauty" on Instagram. [17][18][252][253][254][255] Her favorite films include Splendor in the Grass, Waiting for Guffman, Broadcast News, Raising Arizona, and Overboard. [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. Reese spent the first 4 years of her life in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany, where her father served as a lieutenant colonel in the US Army reserves. Touchstone. [96] The film received mainly unfavorable reviews, with an approval rating of 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 111 reviews as of December 2010. Reese Witherspoon, our favorite Southern belle, has won us over with her movie representations of multidimensional women, from the gorgeous Elle Woods to the ethically dubious Elena Richardson, throughout her three-decade career. [51][52] The Christian Science Monitor wrote of her, "She is not the movie's main attraction, she is its only attraction. Witherspoon couldn't have been more proud of her son's accomplishment and she posted an adorable video of her dancing to the song on Instagram. The show marks Witherspoon's first unscripted role in television. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe came together to celebrate their son Deacon's 18th birthday on Saturday. She portrayed Jennifer, the sister of Maguire's character who is mainly concerned about appearances, relationships and popularity. "I asked my dad about how it works, and he taught me all the stuff he knew, and then I started watching YouTube videos.". But, as much as we love witnessing the 45-year-old actress morph on . It's no secret that Reese Witherspoon has strong family genes. [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. 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. Meryl Streep. Reese Witherspoon spent some time in Nashville recently to celebrate her big brother's birthday. Each month she picks books she loves with a woman at the center of the story, with variety of genres, from women's fiction to thrillers to romance. I have two adult children now, Tracee. the caption read. i told him i miss him and he said aww; la porosidad es una propiedad extensiva o intensiva [139] Next, she appeared in Inherent Vice (2014), an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel of the same name. In the post, the mom and daughter each posed for a photo and smiled with their colorful cocktails. [231] On October 30, 2006, Witherspoon and Phillippe announced their separation. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 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. She has said it gave her "a sense of family and tradition" and taught her about "being conscientious about people's feelings, being polite, being responsible and never taking for granted what you have in your life". [76] The film premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival,[67][77] but went unreleased until February 2008. [97], Witherspoon's second love-triangle film was the drama Water for Elephants, an adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel of the same name. 934 following. [5][6] He was in private practice as an otolaryngologist until 2012. [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. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The guy who possesses the most joyful energy, endless drive, ambition and talent," she wrote in the caption. Witherspoon does justice to the juicy role by giving the part more buoyancy than naughtiness. 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. [182] Pacific Standard has since become a subsidiary of Hello Sunshine, a firm co-owned by Witherspoon and Otter Media, focused on telling female-oriented stories through film, television and digital channels. With Reese Witherspoon, Colin Firth, Alessandro Nivola, James Hamrick. [202] That year, she was selected one of the "100 Sexiest Women In The World" by the readers of FHM. [21][14] She later attended Stanford University as an English literature major,[22] but left prior to completing her studies to pursue an acting career. "[53], The next year, Witherspoon followed up the success of Legally Blonde by starring in the sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. Her breakthrough came in 1999 with a supporting role in Cruel Intentions, and for her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election. She can do anything. Witherspoon". The film was produced by her company Type A Films, and filming began in March 2006. Witherspoon gave her daughter's beau her stamp of approval in June 2021, commenting on a cute photo of the couple, " These two." 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"There's a point at which you need to get off texts," the mom of three said. [212][213] The following years, her appearance in many commercially unsuccessful films caused her to lose this status, and she was noted as one of the most overpaid actors in Hollywood in 2011, 2012 and 2013. She has also produced the film adaptations Gone Girl (2014) and Where the Crawdads Sing (2022).