Profile
| Reese Witherspoon Claim to Fame | |
| Famous as | Actress |
| Popular for | As Elle Woods in movie "Legally Blonde" (2001) |
| Reese Witherspoon Personal Fact | |
| Birth Name | Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon |
| Birth Date | March 22, 1976 |
| Birth Place | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Height | 5` 2" |
| Nationality | American |
| Hair Color | Brunette |
| Education | Graduated from Harpeth Hall High School, Nashville - Tennessee in 1994 Attended Stanford University, majored in English Literature |
| Reese Witherspoon Family | |
| Father | Dr. John Witherspoon |
| Mother | Betty Witherspoon |
| Brother | John D. Witherspoon (real estate broker) |
| Spouse | Ryan Phillippe (actor, 5-Jun-99 - 5-Oct-07) |
| Relation | Jake Gyllenhaal (actor, Mar 2007) |
| Son | Deacon Phillippe (b. 23-Oct-03) |
| Daughter | Ava Elizabeth Phillippe (b. 9-Sep-99) |
Trivia
Is a direct descendant of John Witherspoon who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Became a track suit model for Sunday newspapers and was paid $50 a day when she was a kid.
Was a model in TV ad of Nashville Florist when she was 7 years old.
Took adult acting classes at the age of 9 after two years taking children classes.
Won a "Ten State Talent Award" when she was only 11 years old.
Was doing gymnastic for 7 years.
Took her mother`s maiden name Reese in her first movie "The Man in the Moon" (1991).
Was nervous and blew the audition of Martin Scorsese`s "Cape Fear" (1991) because the person next to her on the plane raved about Robert De Niro who would play her father and also the director`s greatness. The role went to Juliette Lewis.
Was cast for a role in "Mallrats" (1995).
Rejected the main roles in "Scream" (1996) and "Urban Legend" (1998).
Was a choice to play Juliet in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996).
Joined a cheerleading team in high school and became a debutante.
Joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
Worked as an office product assistant in the film "Devil in a Blue Dress" (1995) to earn an extra credit in one of her high school classes.
Was proposed by Ryan Phillippe while they were having a holiday in The Planter`s Inn in Charleston, South Carolina.
Her wedding ring was the early 1990s Neil Lane, Asscher-cut-diamond and quite rare.
Her son Deacon was named after Ryan`s distant relative while her daughter`s name, Ava, was taken from Ryan`s grandmother.
Listed in People Magazine`s "25 Most Intriguing People of 2001".
Included as one of "Top 20 Entertainers" in 2001 and "Entertainers of the Year" in 2002 by E!
Listed in People Magazine`s "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2002.
Positioned #1 in E!`s Hollywood`s Hottest Blondes in 2003.
Listed as `Favorite Female Film Star` by People Magazine in 2004.
Sat at #22 in Entertainment Weekly`s "Most Powerful List".
Crowned "People of the Year" by Rolling Stones along with Eminem and Kelly Osbourne.
Her production company "Type A Films," which was also partly owned by Debra Siegal, stood for the nickname given to her by her parents when she was a child scoring excellent grades.
Ranked 5th in Forbes.com`s first-ever analysis of Top-Selling Famous Faces (October 2007).
Did a GAP ad which was displayed on a 6-storey high building on Sunset Boulevard.
Loves to collect antique linens and is a fan of embroidery.
Is two weeks older than actress Candace Cameron Bure.
Was the first presenter to host "Saturday Night Live" (1975) after the September 11th attacks.
Was immediately offered singing contracts after singing her own songs in "Walk the Line" (2005).
Starred in four movies which bore the name of songs such as "Jack the Bear" (1993), "Sweet Home Alabama" (2002), "Just Like Heaven" (2005) and "Walk the Line" (2005).
Sticks to Steve Dontanville from the William Morris Agency who was her agent since "The Man in the Moon" (1991).
Sued Star magazine over a cover story that claimed she is pregnant with her third child (June 21, 2006).
Signed to become Avon`s first ever Global Ambassador, served as the Honorary Chairman of the Avon Foundation, focusing on breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief initiatives (July 2007).
Included in Forbes Magazine`s list of the Top 10 Most Trusted Celebrities in America (September 2006).
Is the number five in Teen People`s list of Power-Wielding Players in Young Hollywood (August 2005).
Sang the soundtrack to the Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line" (2005) along with actor Joaquin Phoenix and had the set due in stores by November 15, 2005.
Was the 2nd Hollywood`s Hottest Mom according to a poll conducted by American magazine In Touch in November 2005.
Included in The Hollywood Reporter`s annual list of the Highest-Paid Actresses in Hollywood; ranked 3rd in 2005 with $15 million per project and 1st in 2007 with $15 million to $20 million a movie.
Won the Best Actress Award at the 10th annual Satellite Awards, held December 17th, 2005 at the Four Seasons Hotel, thanks to her film "Walk the Line" (2005).
Was bestowed the Best Actress prize the 11th annual Critics` Choice Awards held Jan 9th, 2006 for "Walk the Line" (2005).
Nabbed the Favorite Leading Lady honor at the 32nd Annual People`s Choice Awards held January 10th, 2006.
Named as one of the Top Moneymaking Stars of 2005 in an annual survey by Quigley Publishing Co.
Included in People magazine`s list of The Best Dressed Stars of 2007, named the Celeb Next Door.
Won the category of Best Actress at the 78th annual Academy Awards for her role as Johnny Cash`s wife in "Walk the Line" (2005).
Worked together with Tyra Banks to design wedding gowns for an online charity auction which profit will benefit the American Cancer Society (July 2006).
Claims the 2nd spot on the Hollywood Reporter`s 5th annual list of Highest-Paid Actresses, earning as much as $15 million per movie (November 2006).
Chosen the 2nd in In Touch magazine`s list of Hollywood`s Hottest Blondes in March 2007.
Quitted her role in Joe Carnahan`s remake project of the 1962 thriller "Bunny Lake Is Missing" in early March 2007.
Filmography
Rendition (2007)
stars as Isabella El-Ibrahim
Our Family Troubles (2007)
Penelope (2007)
stars as Annie
Just Like Heaven (2005)
stars as Elizabeth Martinson
Walk the Line (2005)
stars as June Carter
Vanity Fair (2004)
stars as Becky Sharp
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
stars as Elle Woods
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
stars as Melanie Smooter Perry, alias Carmichael
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) aka Importance d`?tre constant, L` (France)
stars as Cecily
Legally Blonde (2001)
stars as Elle Woods
The Trumpet of the Swan (2001)
stars as Serena
Little Nicky (2000)
stars as Angel Holly
American Psycho (2000)
stars as Evelyn Williams
Best Laid Plans (1999)
stars as Lissa
Election (1999)
stars as Tracy Enid Flick
Cruel Intentions (1999)
stars as Annette Hargrove
Pleasantville (1998)
stars as Jennifer Wagner/Mary Sue Parker
Overnight Delivery (1998)
stars as Ivy Miller
Twilight (1998)
stars as Mel Ames
Fear (1996) aka No Fear
stars as Nicole Walker
Freeway (1996)
stars as Vanessa Lutz
S.F.W. (1994) aka So Fucking What?
stars as Wendy Pfister
Return to Lonesome Dove (1993) - TV
stars as Ferris Dunnigan
Jack the Bear (1993)
stars as Karen Morris
A Far Off Place (1993)
stars as Nonnie Parker
Desperate Choices: To Save My Child (1992) - TM aka The Final Choice
stars as Cassie Robbins
Wildflower (1991) - TM
stars as Ellie Perkins
The Man in the Moon (1991)
stars as Danielle `Dani` Trant
Discography
Awards
2008 : Won People`s Choice Award
category Favorite Female Movie Star
2006 : Won NSFC Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won People`s Choice Award
category Favorite Leading Lady
2006 : Won Actor Award
category Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won Oscar
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won BAFTA Film Award
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won BFCA Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won KCFCC Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won OFCS Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure
for Walk the Line (2005)
2006 : Won Golden Globe
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
for Walk the Line (2005)
2005 : Won SFFCC Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2005 : Won BSFC Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2005 : Won NYFCC Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2005 : Won FFCC Award
category Best Actress
for Walk the Line (2005)
2005 : Won Satellite Award
category Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
for Walk the Line (2005)
2003 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice Movie Liplock
for Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
shared with Josh Lucas
2002 : Won MTV Movie Award
category Best Dressed
for Legally Blonde (2001)
2002 : Won MTV Movie Award
category Best Line ("Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up as a frigid bitch, I try not to look so constipated.")
for Legally Blonde (2001)
2002 : Won MTV Movie Award
category Best Comedic Performance
for Legally Blonde (2001)
2002 : Won Extraordinary Achievement Award
2000 : Won KCFCC Award
category Best Actress
for Election (1999)
2000 : Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award
category Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama/Romance
for Cruel Intentions (1999)
2000 : Won NSFC Award
category Best Actress
for Election (1999)
2000 : Won OFCS Award
category Best Actress
for Election (1999)
1997 : Won Best Actress
for Freeway (1996)
1997 : Won Catalonian International Film Best Actress
for Freeway (1996)
1994 : Won Young Artist Award
category Best Youth Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture Drama
for Jack the Bear (1993)
