Childhood
The full name of the actress is Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon. She was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, the daughter of John and Betty Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon as a child
Reese's father was a military surgeon, and his mother was a nurse. In the fall of 1976, Mr. Witherspoon received a new assignment, and Betty and her little daughter followed him to Germany. Upon returning, the family settled in Nashville, where the future actress grew up.
While still very young, Reese was lucky enough to star in an advertisement for a flower shop, after which she began attending a children's theater studio.
Reese Witherspoon in her youth
The girl studied brilliantly and was very popular at school, her classmates imitated her, and everyone wanted to be friends with her. At the same time, Reese was not at all arrogant or arrogant, she willingly helped her friends with their studies, and tried to be nice to everyone. Reese loved sports, did gymnastics and was a cheerleader. The girl’s other hobby was reading; after graduating from school, she easily entered Stanford to take a course in English literature. A year later, she realized that she had to make a choice: stay at the university and continue her studies, or go where her heart calls. So Reese left prestigious Stanford.
Actor career
Her path to fame was neither long nor thorny, like most movie stars. Reese did not have to knock on the doorsteps of agencies and go through countless castings; the very first auditions, where she went, accompanying a friend, and not even hoping for luck, were that happy occasion. Reese was in the right place at the right time and landed her first film role.
Reese Witherspoon's path to fame was neither long nor thorny
“Man on the Moon” is a film about first love and the obstacles that young heroes have to overcome on the path to happiness. Reese did a great job in her first role, and immediately got the next one. Between 1991 and 1998, the actress starred in several films, each of which added a shiny new coin to the young star’s acting successes.
Reese Witherspoon in the movie "Man on the Moon"
“Jack Bear,” “Twilight,” “Cruel Intentions” are the actress’s first successes, winning the “Young Actor” nomination, and Reese’s partners on the set were Sam Waterston and Patricia Arquette, Susan Sarandon and Paul Newman.
Reese Witherspoon in the movie Cruel Intentions
Reese became popular immediately after her first appearance on the screen, the touching image of a fragile blond girl - it was very American, moreover, it corresponded to the new standards of appearance and behavior accepted in society. Daring beauties with seductive curves are a thing of the past; time required new heroines - good American girls.
2001 brought Reese one of her brightest acting successes - the main role in the comedy Legally Blonde. The film was a stunning success, and although Tori Spelling was originally supposed to play the role of Elle Woods, at the very last moment the creators of the film gave the role to Reese and did not regret it. Interestingly, when signing the contract, Reese set the condition that she would keep all the outfits and accessories for herself after filming the film.
“Legally Blonde” - trailer The story of a blonde whose frivolous appearance hides a sharp mind and a steely character brought the filmmakers about $150 million. The image of the glamorous lawyer Ellie Woods, so charmingly and ironically embodied on the screen by Reese, was so popular with the audience that it was decided to film a sequel to the film. Filming of the second part ended in 2003, and Witherspoon herself was one of the producers of the film.
Reese Witherspoon as glamorous lawyer Elle Woods
The offers that followed the role of Elle Woods rained down stars on the actress, and despite the fact that she liked to take part in comedy projects, Reese decides to try herself in dramatic roles.
The biopic Walk the Line was released in 2005. The tragic story of the legendary country singer John Cash was doomed to success - the duet of Reese and Joaquin Phoenix melted the hearts of even the most unkind critics.
“Walk the Line” (trailer) In the film, Reese had to sing herself, for this she took lessons for six months, and the actress’s dramatic talent was unexpected for many. Subsequently, Reese would prove more than once that she could cope with any role, and for the role of June, the actress received many awards and flattering reviews, including an Oscar.
Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix
Reese’s next creative victory was her participation in the film “Water for Elephants!”, her partners were Christoph Waltz and Robert Pattinson. A fragile, short actress, radiating a gentle radiance, she seemed created for the role of the circus rider Marlena. A touching love story with a happy ending against the backdrop of the gloomy scenery of the Great Depression, although it did not receive awards from film academics, was loved by the audience. "Water for Elephants!" (trailer) Over the next few years, the actress played roles in the films “This Means War,” “Mud,” “The Devil’s Knot,” and “White Lies.” In Reese’s creative treasury, you can’t find similar roles; she grew out of the role of a blonde dummy, which critics predicted for her as a lifelong role.
Reese Witherspoon on the set of This Means War
2014 was a difficult year for the actress; the decision to star in the drama “Wild” almost brought her to a nervous breakdown. The path that Cheryl had to overcome was also overcome by Reese, she completely got used to the image of a woman who lost everything. In playing this role, Reese went the route of empathizing with her character. 1,770 kilometers of someone else's life turned out to be too heavy a burden for the actress, and at the end of filming she was forced to take a vacation.
Reese Witherspoon in the drama "Wild"
However, Reese did not rest for long; a year later she appeared on the screen again, and again in an unexpected way. The comedy “Beauties on the Run,” where the actress played the role of a policewoman, positive and unpredictable, became a gift both for fans of the actress and for Witherspoon herself, who has repeatedly said that she loves acting in comedies.
Personal life of Reese Witherspoon
Reese had known her first husband, actor Ryan Phillippe, since the filming of Cruel Intentions. The celebrity couple were together for 10 years and broke up due to Ryan’s drinking, who had a hard time accepting his wife’s successes against the backdrop of his own failures. From this marriage, Reese gave birth to a daughter, Ava, in 1999, and a son, Deacon, in 2003.
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe
Ava is studying at a university in New York, she wants to become a designer, Deacon attends school.
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Todd
The actress's second husband was Jim Todd, a successful manager and owner of his own casting agency in Hollywood. Reese and Jim dated for a year, got married in 2011, and had a son, Tennessee, in 2012.
Reese Witherspoon with children
Reese Witherspoon's beach photos disappoint her fans
Most recently, Reese Witherspoon shone on the Oscars red carpet, and now, taking a vacation, she went to Mexico. The star of the films “Water for Elephants” and “Legally Blonde” is taking a break from the labors of the righteous at the resort of Cabo San Lucas. This month, on March 22, Reese will celebrate her 40th birthday, and, apparently, in anticipation of this event, the actress decided to take a good rest.
The actress appeared by the pool in a coral-colored one-piece swimsuit. Photo: EAST NEWS.
The Hollywood blonde's beach holiday was watched by restless paparazzi. As soon as the actress appeared by the pool in a one-piece coral-colored swimsuit, they immediately turned on the cameras. Meanwhile, photos of Reese in an undressed state greatly disappointed her fans: while on the red carpet the actress looks quite slim, then on the beach it is impossible not to notice that the once miniature “thumbelina” (Witherspoon’s height is 1 meter 56 centimeters) has gained weight.
Photos of Reese in a naked form greatly disappointed her fans. Photo: EAST NEWS.
The actress has clearly gained weight. Photo: EAST NEWS.
On the red carpet, the star looks quite slim. Photo: EAST NEWS.
Rhys enjoys his vacation. Photo: EAST NEWS.
Taking a break from the ultraviolet, the actress later appeared on the beach again - this time in a black swimsuit with an impressive neckline. But it didn’t save the situation either: the swimsuit emphasized the star’s luxurious bust, and at the same time her bulging tummy and imperfect buttocks.
The actress later appeared on the beach again - this time in a black swimsuit. Photo: EAST NEWS.
The fact that the actress has recently gained several kilograms became noticeable even during the Oscars. Although the dark purple dress successfully concealed the volume, Western tabloids immediately put forward the version that the actress was pregnant again - for the fourth time! Reese herself does not comment on these rumors.
The swimsuit emphasized the star’s luxurious bust...
...and at the same time her bulging belly... Photo: EAST NEWS.
Western tabloids suggested that Reese had gained weight due to her fourth pregnancy. Photo: EAST NEWS.
Let us remind you that Reese Witherspoon has many prestigious awards and titles. Her breakthrough role was the role of Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde, which earned the actress a Golden Globe nomination. Reese received widespread critical acclaim for her role as June Carter, Johnny Cash's wife in Walk the Line. For this role, the actress received numerous awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for Best Actress. Last year, Reese won an Oscar for Best Actress for Wild.
Witherspoon looked great on the Oscars red carpet, but it was obvious that she had put on weight. Photo: EAST NEWS.
In 2011, Reese married her agent Jim Toth, whom she dated for a year before their wedding. In this marriage, On September 27, 2012, Witherspoon gave birth to her third child, son Tennessee James Toth. The actress was previously married to actor Ryan Phillippe. In this marriage, Witherspoon gave birth to two children - daughter Ava Elizabeth and son Deacon.
Reese Witherspoon now
In 2020, the actress played one of the main roles in the film A Wrinkle in Time, accompanied by Zach Galifianakis and Chris Pine on the set, and played the main role in the film Visiting Alice, where her partner was the magnificent Michael Sheen.
Reese Witherspoon in the film "Visiting Alice" (trailer) Reese continues to work in the series "Big Little Lies", where her friend Nicole Kidman is starring alongside her. The actress is the face of Avon, she is actively involved in charity work and plans to open a fund to help children.
In the summer of 2018, her television project launched, a show in which she invites famous women, actresses, writers, entrepreneurs, and women with difficult destinies. 73 questions with Reese Witherspoon The star is preparing to film the third part of the comedy Legally Blonde, which is due out in 2020.
Duel of two stars: Kate Hudson vs. Reese Witherspoon
Who is better? Who achieved more? A tense duel between two charming Hollywood blondes - Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon...
Round 1
Career
Kate Hudson starred in 26 films, one of which she was a producer of (Bride Wars), and in 2007 the film Cutlass was released, in which she was a director and screenwriter.
Reese Witherspoon has starred in 38 films, produced 6 films, and is the owner of the production company Type A Films.
While Reese Witherspoon gets 1 point, and Kate gets none)
Kate Hudson received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in 2001, but she never received her Oscar, but in the same year she received a Golden Globe in the same nomination for her role in the film “Almost Famous”
Reese Witherspoon received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical in 2000 and 2002 for Upstart and Legally Blonde. For the film “Walk the Line” she received three awards in the Best Actress category: from the British Academy, the Golden Globe and the Oscar.
For one Golden Globe, Kate gets 1 point, Reese gets 2 points for her awards
As a result of the first round, the score was 3:1 in favor of Reese Witherspoon
Round 2
Popularity
On the film search, Kate Hudson ranks 119th in the list of the most popular actors and actresses
Reese Witherspoon is ranked 43rd
On IMDB, Reese is ranked 30th, Kate hangs out somewhere far, far behind her
Reese gets 2 points for the fact that moviegoers search for information about her almost three times more often than about Kate Hudson
As a result, the 2nd round ends with a score of 2:0 in favor of Reese Witherspoon
Round 3
Personal life
Reese Witherspoon married Jim Toth in March of this year
She was previously married to Ryan Philip for 7 years, with whom she has a son and a daughter.
After divorcing him, she dated Jake Gyllenhaal
Kate Hudson was married to rock musician Chris Robinson for 7 years, from whom she has a son.
Dated actor Owen Wilson
Cyclist Lance Armstrong
Baseball player Alex Rodriguez
Since 2010, she has been with musician Matthew Bellamy, with whom she is expecting a child.
Each actress receives 3 points for long, although no longer existing, marriages, and for children.
The round ends with a score of 3:3 - that is, a draw.
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Round 4
Beauty
It is extremely difficult for me to compare them in beauty, since I like the appearance of both actresses
I like Kate Hudson in a swimsuit more than Reese, for which I give Kate 1 point
They both look amazing on the red carpet, for which I give both of them 2 points - they know how to present themselves
Kate Hudson
Reese Witherspoon
The 4th round ends with a score of 3:2 in favor of Kate Hudson
In the end, Reese Witherspoon wins with a score of 10:7))
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