Reese Witherspoon in photos

Actress, producer, entrepreneur, Oscar and Golden Globe winner... and one of the most loved actresses: Reese Witherspoon is all of that and more.

Her real name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon and she was born on the 22nd of March, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Her parents, a nurse and an army medic, moved to Germany right when she was born. But by the time she was 5, they reestablished in Nashville, Tennessee.

The star of 'Legally Blonde' began her acting career when she was just a child. At 7 years old, she was cast for her first tv commercial. She would have to wait a little longer for her first movie.

In fact, it wasn't until 1991 when Reese starred in her first movie. It was in the Diane Keaton movie 'Wildflower', based on the psychological novel by Sara Flanigan. Another early Hollywood film was 'Man in the Moon' directed by Robert Mulligan.

Those were just her first steps in the film industry. By now, Reese Witherspoon has become one of the privileged actresses working on the best projects with the best Hollywood professionals.

Before she made a hit with 'Legally Blonde' in 2001, Reese Witherspoon starred in different TV movies. A particularly interesting lead role was that in the comedy 'Election' (1999) alongside Matthew Broderick. Reese Witherspoon was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance.

We also could see her in an episode of the sitcom 'Friends' as the little sister of Rachel Green, Jill.

In 2001, Reese Witherspoon starred in the popular movie 'Legally Blonde'. Thanks to that film, the actress received her second Golden Globe nomination.

The success at the box office was outstanding with a revenue of more than 100 million dollars.

Another memorable leading role was that in the rom-com 'Sweet Home Alabama' (2002). It made nearly twice the revenue of her previous film.

The success of her movies turned the actress into a international star and member of the Hollywood jet-set.

When she won her first Oscar in 2006, for playing June Carter in 'Walk the Line,' Reese Witherspoon's career was at its peak.

For the same movie, she also received a Golden Globe, a SAG award, a BAFTA, and a Critics' Choice Award.

Since then, Reese Witherspoon's acting career has involved projects with actors like Matthew McConaughey in 'Mud' or Colin Firth in 'Devil's Knot'.

She got her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Among the movies the actress has starred in, there's 'Wild' (2014), 'Inherent Vice' (2014), 'Hot Pursuit' (along with Sofia Vergara - 2014), 'Home Again' (2017), and 'A Wrinkle in Time' (2018).

The actress participated in the animated movies 'Sing' and 'Sing 2' (2016 and 2021). She gave Rosita her voice - a very stressed pig with 25 kids whose passion was to sing. Once again, Witherspoon worked alongside Matthew McConaughey.

In 2017, she joined the cast of 'Big Little Lies' along with Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley. Witherspoon and Kidman were also the producers of the series.

Since 2019, Reese Witherspoon also plays the role of Bradley Jackson in the Apple+ series 'The Morning Show'. There, she works with two other TV stars: Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell. The series has three seasons and a fourth has been confirmed by Apple.

In 2020, Witherspoon starred along with Kerry Washington in the Hulu series 'Little Fires Everywhere'. The story was based on the book of the same title by Celeste Ng.

Reese Witherspoon was married to the talent agent Jim Toth from 2011 to 2023. They have a son together: Tennessee James Toth, born on September 2012.

Before her marriage to Jim Toth, Reese Witherspoon was married to the actor Ryan Philippe. They had worked together in 'Cruel Intentions - First Rule Don't Fall In Love' (1999). Their relationship lasted from 1999 to 2006 and they had two children: Ava Elizabeth Philippe and Deacon Reese Phillippe.

In April 2023, Amazon announced that there will be a third installment of 'Legally Blonde' - with Reese Witherspoon! The actress will continue to shine both on the small and the big screen.