[101][102] Her last love-triangle film began production in Vancouver in September 2010. Tennessee also joined the entire family at the premiere of Witherspoon's animated movie Sing 2 in 2021. "[68] Subsequently, she had to spend six months learning how to sing for the role, including from the help of vocal coach Roger Love. 80, respectively. Ava posted a sweet picture for his birthday, writing, "Happy happy birthday to this bold, sensitive, smart, & energetic boy. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Follow. 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[103][104][105] The film was panned by critics, with a 25% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[106] and fared poorly at the box office, taking fifth place on its opening weekend with sales of $17.6 million. Following a career downturn, during which her sole box-office success was the romantic drama Water for Elephants (2011), Witherspoon made a comeback by producing and starring as Cheryl Strayed in the drama Wild (2014), which earned her a second nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Reese Witherspoon Reveals She Still Has Wedding Dress from 'Sweet Home Alabama' In a Tuesday appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress reflected on the "magical" experience of making. "My response is always, 'Duh How are you surprised that children look like their parents?' "[53], The next year, Witherspoon followed up the success of Legally Blonde by starring in the sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. [17][18][252][253][254][255] Her favorite films include Splendor in the Grass, Waiting for Guffman, Broadcast News, Raising Arizona, and Overboard. 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. She has a great boyfriend. [67] "That was the most challenging part of the role," she later recalled. There are a lot of really, really, really big movies about robots and thingsand there's not a part for a 34-year-old woman in a robot movie. [250] On April 19, 2013, Witherspoon was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after Toth was stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence. [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. She has since worked primarily in television, producing and starring in several female-led literary adaptations under her company Hello Sunshine. The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual. [4] On mentioning her love for books, she said, "I get crazy in a bookstore. Phillippe and Witherspoon share joint custody of their children. Buddy Witherspoon, Etel -Carolinan republikaanipuolueen entinen kansallinen toimeenpaneva komitea; James Hervey Witherspoon, nuorempi, (1810-1865), Yhdysvaltain liittovaltion poliitikko; [187][190] She acts as a spokeswoman for Avon and serves as the honorary chair of the Avon Foundation, a charitable organization that supports women and focuses on breast cancer research and the prevention of domestic violence. 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. I love you, Tenn." While on a family vacation, Deacon posted some pictures of himself and Tennessee goofing around. [17] At age 11, she took first place in the Ten-State Talent Fair. Dane Witherspoon (December 27, 1957 - March 29, 2014) was an American actor who has appeared in such daytime TV soap operas as Santa Barbara as Joe Perkins in 1984, and Capitol as Tyler McCandless from 1985 to 1986. She also won the Best Actress Award from the National Society of Film Critics and the Online Film Critics Society. Production on season two of The Morning Show restarted on October 19, 2020 and premiered on Apple TV in September 2021[158]. Deacon and his older sister, Ava, are very close. [15][57], In 2004, Witherspoon starred in Vanity Fair, adapted from the 19th-century classic novel Vanity Fair and directed by Mira Nair. "And I'm so proud of my kids. 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. The sequel was not as financially successful as the first film and it generated mostly negative reviews. ", "There's a lot of compromise You feel like that's what makes me wake up on a Sunday, it's not movies or my job, it's my kids," the actress said on The Drew Barrymore Show. [245] They announced their engagement that December,[246] and married on March 26, 2011 in Ojai, California, at Libbey Ranch,[247] Witherspoon's country estate, which she later sold. The Miami Herald called it "a romantic comedy so rote, dull and predictable",[50] and the press opined that Witherspoon was the only reason the film attracted such a large audience. Reese Witherspoon sold a majority stake in her production company, Hello Sunshine, to a Blackstone-backed media company in August 2021. As far as her personal life goes, she has been dating Owen Mahoney since 2019, whom she met at UC Berkeley. [5], In 1984, he made his soap opera debut as the original Joe Perkins on Santa Barbara. Tenn turns 10!". [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. [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. 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. In December 2015, Witherspoon's trademark claims to her name were rejected on the grounds that she had not established secondary meaning to her full name, did not claim "emotional distress", and that the "photos and facts were generally known by the public and the photos were taken in public with Plaintiff's consent". I would say it's the biggest part of my life. [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. But kids that age don't like you to call them. She portrayed Jennifer, the sister of Maguire's character who is mainly concerned about appearances, relationships and popularity. [43] Meanwhile, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer concluded, "Witherspoon is a talented comedian who can perk up a scene just by marching in full of pep and drive and she powers this modest little comedy almost single-handedly. 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"And the biggest heart in the world. The clip panned between black-and-white photos of famous. He opened up about his passion for producing with Interview magazine and shared that his dad, who also makes music, helped him get into it. "[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". [194] In September 2018, she published her first book, Whiskey in a Teacup, which is a lifestyle publication inspired by her southern upbringing. 650 posts. Reese Witherspoon Movies and Series Ranked. [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.". "There's a point at which you need to get off texts," the mom of three said. [191][192] She is also committed to the development of cosmetic products and making appearances in commercials. [204] She has appeared on the annual Celebrity 100 list by Forbes magazine in 2006 and 2007, at No. Reese Witherspoon spent some time in Nashville recently to celebrate her big brother's birthday. I love you buddy! It was released on April 22, 2011, and received mixed critical reviews. [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". [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. On Mother's Day in 2022, Ava shared a throwback photo of herself and Witherspoon. [2] [3] [4] Early life and career [ edit] "[132] Wild was considered as Witherspoon's "comeback" role following her previous career slump,[133][134] and she earned a second Academy Award nomination for her performance. Will Witherspoon (nscut n 1980), juctor de fotbal american; Brent Witherspoon (nscut n 2005), juctor de fotbal american; Animatori. [178][179], Witherspoon owned a production company called Type A Films, which the media believed was a nickname from her childhood, "Little Miss Type A". The Big Little Lies star and her two oldest children Ava, 19, and Deacon, 15, could literally pass as triplets (yes, even with an age gap of 20-plus years). Ava Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Deacon Phillippe attend. On Feb. 1, 2023, he posted photos and videos from his college experience on Instagram. [240][241] In February 2010, she was reported to be dating Jim Toth,[242][243][244] a talent agent and co-head of motion picture talent at Creative Artists Agency, where she is a client. [84] Despite negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success, earning more than $120 million domestically and $157 million worldwide. For Interview magazine, Witherspoon opened up about what it's been like to watch both Ava and Deacon grow up. Touchstone. [229] They became engaged in December 1998[230] and married on June 5, 1999, at Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, South Carolina. [163][164] In that same year, Witherspoon narrated the Quibi nature documentary series Fierce Queens which focuses on female animals in the animal kingdom. 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. The deal valued the company at $900 million. [147][148] The Washington Post compared her performance to her roles in Election and Legally Blonde. Celebs at Home: Carrie Underwood Shows Off Her New Greenhouse That She Built and More! Reese Witherspoon has enjoyed an impressive career. The New York Times remarked that this "extended the box office cold streak for the Oscar-winning Ms. [183] Witherspoon also runs the Hello Sunshine book club, where she makes book recommendations. I still hate her.' [202] That year, she was selected one of the "100 Sexiest Women In The World" by the readers of FHM. [165], In addition to starring and producing television shows of her own, Witherspoon will serve as an executive producer for six television series, for different streaming services and networks including Apple TV+,[166] Amazon Prime Video, ABC,[167][168] Starz and Netflix. Her breakthrough came in 1999 with a supporting role in Cruel Intentions, and for her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election. [32] She also made a guest appearance in the sixth season of Friends as Rachel Green's sister Jill. The guy who possesses the most joyful energy, endless drive, ambition and talent," 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. [172][173] Witherspoon will produce two films including A White Lie set to star Zendaya, and a documentary about Martina Navratilova. Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, and raised in an expensive part of Nashville. [160][161][162], In 2020, Witherspoon produced and starred in the Hulu drama miniseries Little Fires Everywhere opposite Kerry Washington, the televised adaptation of Celeste Ng's 2017 novel of the same name. Cora Witherspoon (1890-1957), actri american; Dane Witherspoon (1957-2014), actor american; Herbert Witherspoon (1873-1935), cntre de bas american i manager de oper Dane Witherspoon, a soap opera actor and the first husband of "House of Cards" star Robin Wright, died Saturday at the age of 56. [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. I don't even think they know.". 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. But that's just the foundation. Witherspoon also owns a clothing company, Draper James, and she is involved in children's and women's advocacy organizations. ", In October 2022, Witherspoon celebrated her son's 19th birthday with a sweet post on Instagram. Dane Witherspoon's birth name is Richard Dane Witherspoon. She is a longtime supporter of Save the Children, an organization that helps provide children around the world with education, healthcare and emergency aid. She has also produced the film adaptations Gone Girl (2014) and Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). 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). 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. These include the HBO drama series Big Little Lies (20172019), the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show (2019present), and the Hulu miniseries Little Fires Everywhere (2020). Dane Witherspoon was born on 27 December 1957 in Denton, Texas, USA. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe came together to celebrate their son Deacon's 18th birthday on Saturday. Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress. [203] Witherspoon has been featured four times in the annual "100 Most Beautiful" issues of People magazine. The Big Little Lies star shared a rare snap on Sunday (Oct. 13), beaming alongside sibling John. [156] Season two of The Morning Show was set to premiere in 2020 before the production shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Jodie Foster. Birthday: December 27, 1957 ( Capricorn) Born In: Denton, Texas, United States 7 4 Actors #2692 Film & Theater Personalities #5976 Quick Facts Died At Age: 56 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Robin Wright (m. 1986-1988), Tracy K. Shaffer (m. 1989-2011) Reese Witherspoon Called Out Diane Keaton on Instagram and Fans Are Losing It Diane Keaton posted a video called "Male Beauty" on Instagram. "I asked my dad about how it works, and he taught me all the stuff he knew, and then I started watching YouTube videos.". The mother-daughter duo also share a similar sense of style and a passion for beauty. [5][25] The next year, she had another leading role as Wendy Pfister in the 1994 film S.F.W., directed by Jefery Levy. Witherspoon's former co-star on the daytime drama "Santa. She added that her love of makeup was partly inspired by her mom. 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 . Some of the products are being manufactured and designed in-house, and the brand was launched online before opening its first retail outlet in 2015 in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. While in N.Y.C. [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. The film had a "sneak-peek" release on Valentine's Day, before fully opening on February 17, 2012. Calmly yet restlessly, she brings to life Strayed's longings, her states of grief and desire and her wary optimism. [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. Her second box office performance was with Keifer Sutherland in Freeway (1996) in which Witherspoon played a youth troubled by victimization and neglect who has a violent murderous streak, but in the name of protecting vulnerable youth from sexual predation by seemingly perverted men. [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. [6], He met actress Robin Wright when they auditioned for Santa Barbara. Sure, I was a big sister before him, but he made me an even better one! Here are 27 little-known facts about the star. [150] Witherspoon also starred in the romantic comedy Home Again, the directorial debut of filmmaker Nancy Meyers' daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, which was released on September 8, 2017. [14][15][16] At age seven, she was selected as a model for a florist's television advertisements, which motivated her to take acting lessons.
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