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Reese Witherspoon Biography (Actress)

Birthday: March 22, 1976 (Aries)

Born In: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Reese Witherspoon is an Academy Award winning American actress who has also made a foray into film production. Witherspoon started off as a teenage actor and through her roles in television as well as films and mini-series; she managed to get a foothold in Hollywood. She is famous for roles in films like ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’, ‘Four Christmases’ and plenty of other romantic comedies. However, it would be a mistake to typecast Reese Witherspoon as a specialist of romantic comedies since throughout her career she has come up with stupendous performances in in intense films like ‘Walk the Line’, ‘Wild’, ‘Vanity Fair’ and ‘Rendition’. Witherspoon is one of those rare actresses who have successfully struck a balance between commercial success and critical appreciation, which is why it is not a surprise that she is considered among the most bankable stars in Hollywood. Witherspoon has also been an advocate children’s and women’s welfare across the world and is actively involved with the Children’s Defence Fund. It is not an exaggeration to state that Reese Witherspoon is one of the greatest modern stars in Hollywood and her range of films will continue to enthral audiences for generations.

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Birthday: March 22, 1976 (Aries)

Born In: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Also Known As: Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon

Age: 49 Years, 49 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jim Toth, Ryan Phillippe

father: John Witherspoon

mother: Betty Reese

siblings: John D. Witherspoon

children: Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, Deacon Reese Phillippe, Tennessee James Toth

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'1" (155 cm), 5'1" Females

U.S. State: Louisiana

City: New Orleans, Louisiana

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education: Stanford University

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• 1

  What are some popular movies starring Reese Witherspoon?

  Some popular movies starring Reese Witherspoon include "Legally Blonde," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Walk the Line," "Wild," and "Big Little Lies."
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  Has Reese Witherspoon written any books?

  Yes, Reese Witherspoon has written a book titled "Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits."
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  Does Reese Witherspoon have a production company?

  Yes, Reese Witherspoon is the founder of a production company called Hello Sunshine, which focuses on creating female-driven content in film, television, and digital media.
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  What social causes is Reese Witherspoon passionate about?

  Reese Witherspoon is passionate about advocating for gender equality, women's rights, and supporting survivors of domestic violence through her involvement in various charitable organizations.
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  Has Reese Witherspoon ever produced a successful TV series?

  Yes, Reese Witherspoon has produced successful TV series such as "Big Little Lies" and "The Morning Show," which have received critical acclaim and won several awards.

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Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born to John Draper Witherspoon and Mary Elizabeth on March 22, 1976, at the Southern Baptist Hospital located in New Orleans in the Southern US state of Louisiana. Her father was a lieutenant colonel in the US army, while her mother worked at the Vanderbilt University as a nursing professor.

Witherspoon’s father was stationed in the region then known as West Germany during her early childhood and the family returned to Nashville, Tennessee only when she was 4 years old. She studied at the Harpeth Academy and later on went on to study at Harpeth Hall School. Witherspoon was a cheerleader at the latter school.

In 1983, when she was only 7 years old, Witherspoon appeared in an advertisement for a local flower store and four years later she took part in a talent fair as well. These appearances gave her the confidence to become a full time actor and hence even though she was a good student she quit Stanford University after a year in order to make a career in acting. She had enrolled as an English literature major at the university.

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