Who is Reese Witherspoon?

Answer: Reese Witherspoon, born Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, is an Oscar-winning actress and film producer.

Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans to parents Betty and John Witherspoon. The "Walk the Line" actress began modeling at an early age. Her acting career started at age 14 when she was cast in "The Man in the Moon."

In addition to her work in TV and film, she founded her own book club in 2017.

Answer: Reese Witherspoon's acting career began at age 14 with a role in "The Man in the Moon."

After starring in several movies in the 1990s, she achieved major success with the 1999 film "Election" where she played Tracy Flick opposite Matthew Broderick. Witherspoon reached stardom with "Legally Blonde" where she played Elle Woods for the first time in 2001. Witherspoon reappeared as Woods in 2003 for "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blue."

She was also the female lead in the popular movie "Sweet Home Alabama" in 2002 and won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line," a film about Johnny Cash's life. In December 2010, Witherspoon was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She went on to star in other movies including "Hot Pursuit" and "Home Again" and shows like "The Morning Show."

Answer: Reese Witherspoon has two children with her ex-husband, Ryan Phillippe. Her daughter, Ava Phillippe, is a model and actress, set to make her acting debut on ABC's "Doctor Odyssey" in 2025. Their son, Deacon Reese Phillippe, is an actor and musician. During Witherspoon's marriage to Jim Toth from 2011-2023, the pair had one son named Tennessee Toth.