[160][161][162], In 2020, Witherspoon produced and starred in the Hulu drama miniseries Little Fires Everywhere opposite Kerry Washington, the televised adaptation of Celeste Ng's 2017 novel of the same name. I love you, Tenn." While on a family vacation, Deacon posted some pictures of himself and Tennessee goofing around. the caption read. The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual. [177] Six years later, the project re-entered development as a part of Gary Marsh's overall deal with Disney and Witherspoon still attached as a producer. In an interview published on Feb. 9, 2023, Witherspoon and her Your Place or Mine costar Ashton Kutcher talked about parenting and how their kids often depend on texting. [204] She has appeared on the annual Celebrity 100 list by Forbes magazine in 2006 and 2007, at No. [32] She also made a guest appearance in the sixth season of Friends as Rachel Green's sister Jill. The critic for San Francisco Chronicle praised her performance as Annette Hargrove: "Witherspoon is especially good in the least flashy role, and even when called upon to make a series of cute devilish faces, she pulls it off. She also won the Best Actress Award from the National Society of Film Critics and the Online Film Critics Society. Meryl Streep. 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Earl Brown", "Can Reese Witherspoon Have Her Own 'McConaissance? [174][175] Witherspoon will also reprise the role of Elle Woods by starring in and producing Legally Blonde 3; the script will be written by Dan Goor and Mindy Kaling. [149] In December 2017, HBO renewed Big Little Lies for a second season, which premiered in June 2019. [7] The two were married from 1986 to 1988. "[34] She also appeared in a music video by Marcy Playground for the film's soundtrack. It is named after her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, who are said to be her greatest influences. Dane Witherspoon Dead: Robin Wright's First Husband Dies at 56 - Us Weekly Witherspoon". [81] The film received mostly mixed reviews and was deemed a major disappointment at the Toronto International Film Festival. Dane Witherspoon (1957-2014), . She shared a photo of the teen looking handsome in a t-shirt along with an adorable throwback of him as a small boy in a gray hat. "Happy birthday to my sweet boy!" I would say it's the biggest part of my life. All because my clumsy self tried to hop over a (very large) rain puddle in heels," she wrote in the caption.Ava continued, "I will definitely be adding "be gentler with my body" to my list of new year's resolutions!". Early life and career Witherspoon was born in Denton, Texas. Dane Witherspoon - IMDb Reese Witherspoon Called Out Diane Keaton on Instagram and Fans Are Losing It Diane Keaton posted a video called "Male Beauty" on Instagram. In the post, the mom and daughter each posed for a photo and smiled with their colorful cocktails. Gender: Female Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupati. 1 views . [187] In 2006, she was among a group of actresses who went to New Orleans, Louisiana in a CDF project to publicize the needs of Hurricane Katrina victims. During the production shutdown, scripts were rewritten to reflect the pandemic. Directed by Ava DuVernay, the feature co-stars Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling, and was released in March 2018. ", "There's a lot of compromise You feel like that's what makes me wake up on a Sunday, it's not movies or my job, it's my kids," the actress said on The Drew Barrymore Show. In an interview subsequent to her casting in the film, Egoyan noted that although the role requires "an emotionally loaded journey," he "met with Reese, and talked at length about the project, and she's eager to take on the challenge. [191] Explaining her motives for joining the foundation, she said, "As a woman and a mother I care deeply about the well being of other women and children throughout the world and through the years, I have always looked for opportunities to make a difference. Cora Witherspoon (1890-1957) amerikai sznszn; Dane Witherspoon (1957-2014), amerikai sznsz; Herbert Witherspoon (1873-1935), amerikai basszusgitr nekes s operamenedzser; Jimmy Witherspoon (1920-1997), amerikai blues nekes [138] The film was mostly well-received; The Hollywood Reporter critic praised the touching story and performances of the cast, writing that Witherspoon does not "upstage" her colleagues. The couple confirmed their relationship in March, and were photographed holding hands in March 2010 during an outing in Ojai, California for Witherspoon's birthday (via People).Later that December the couple announced their engagement, and were married in March 2011 (via Us Weekly).Witherspoon and Toth have a son together, Tennessee James (via People) and are, as of writing, happily married. [73][74] Witherspoon has expressed her passion for the film: "I really like in this film that it is realistic and portrays sort of a real marriage, a real relationship where there are forbidden thoughts and fallibility. [85] In 2009, Witherspoon voiced Susan Murphy, the lead character in the DreamWorks Animation Monsters vs. Aliens, released in March, which grossed $381 million worldwide. [181] In 2016, Witherspoon and Papandrea parted ways, and Witherspoon gained full control of the company. "[18] She has been described as a "multi-achiever" and was nicknamed "Little Type A" by her parents. Tenn turns 10!". Her performance earned her praise and garnered her the Young Hollywood Award for Best Female Breakthrough Performance. Like Mud, the film is set in Arkansas. Dane Witherspoon Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements So we had to make sure she was the kind of person you just can't hate. Although Witherspoon keeps him out of the public eye, she has occasionally shared some shots of her youngest on social media over the years, including many birthday tributes. [223] That year, she was awarded, by the committee's unanimous vote, the American Cinematheque for being "a perfect example of an actress flourishing in today's world" and "an active and successful movie producer who is moving her career forward both behind and in front of the camera". As far as her personal life goes, she has been dating Owen Mahoney since 2019, whom she met at UC Berkeley. Witherspoon said about the role, "When I read Legally Blonde, I was like, 'She's from Beverly Hills, she's rich, she's in a sorority. Witherspoon stated that she was "excited to work as a creative partner alongside the Elizabeth Arden team, producing content that celebrates the spirit of the brand, highlighting female-centric stories that illustrate women's true life experiences which unite us all". [3][4] Her father was born in Georgia and served as a lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. [41] Roger Ebert commented, "Witherspoon effortlessly animated this material with sunshine and quick wit",[42] and the critic from Salon magazine wrote "she [Witherspoon] delineates Elle's character beautifully". Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) - Instagram Except the photo of the brooding blond young man wasn't DiCaprio, but instead Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's 18-year-old son, Deacon. "[132] Wild was considered as Witherspoon's "comeback" role following her previous career slump,[133][134] and she earned a second Academy Award nomination for her performance. She can do anything. [51][52] The Christian Science Monitor wrote of her, "She is not the movie's main attraction, she is its only attraction. These include the HBO drama series Big Little Lies (20172019), the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show (2019present), and the Hulu miniseries Little Fires Everywhere (2020). Oh yeah, she gets dumped. [55] Despite being panned by critics, the sequel took in over $39 million in its first five days in the U.S. box office charts and eventually grossed $90 million in the US. [236] She filed for divorce on November 8, 2006, citing irreconcilable differences. Reese Witherspoon family: siblings, parents, children, husband The proud parents, who split back in 2006, both. [193], In 2013, Witherspoon recorded a cover of the classic Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra duet, "Somethin' Stupid" with Michael Bubl for his 2013 album, To Be Loved. [46][47] Later that year, she starred with Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey in Andy Tennant's romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, in which she played Melanie Carmichael, a young fashion designer who intends to marry a New York politician but must return to Alabama to divorce her childhood sweetheart, from whom she has been separated for seven years. Dane Witherspoon, 'Santa Barbara' star and first husband of Robin The Legally. [13], Witherspoon was raised an Episcopalian, and has said she is proud of the "definitive Southern upbringing" she received. Dane soon returned to daytime as Tyler McCandless on Capitol; he played this part from 1985 to 1986. "[15], Following the success of Election, Witherspoon struggled to find work due to typecasting. In honor of his 18th birthday, Ava posted a touching tribute to her brother on Instagram, writing in the caption, "I cannot believe the first baby I ever held is now 18 years old D, you're simply the best. Reese Witherspoon. [19][20] She attended middle school at Harding Academy and graduated from the all-girls' Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, during which time she was a cheerleader. She has since worked primarily in television, producing and starring in several female-led literary adaptations under her company Hello Sunshine. It was actually an in-joke with my family because at [age] 7 I understood complicated medical terms, such as the difference between type A and type B personalities. A Complete Timeline of Reese Witherspoon and Husband Jim Toth's [222], In 2015, Witherspoon made her second appearance on the Time 100 list, with her featured article written by Mindy Kaling. [259] Witherspoon has been nominated for two Academy Awards, nine Golden Globe Awards,[45] four Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards), and two British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). [24] Later that year, she made her television debut role in Wildflower with Patricia Arquette. [237] In light of their lack of a prenuptial agreement, she requested that the court refuse to grant spousal support to Phillippe, and asked for joint legal custody and sole physical custody of their two children. [9][10], "Success of 'Santa Barbara' is up to Dane Witherspoon", "Santa Barbara's Dane Witherspoon Dies; Actor Was Robin Wright's First Husband", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dane_Witherspoon&oldid=1135889179, This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 13:54. In the snap, Witherspoon hugged her son from behind and rested her chin on his head. You light up rooms and always look for the best in people. [228], Witherspoon met actor Ryan Phillippe at her 21st birthday party in March 1997. [229] They became engaged in December 1998[230] and married on June 5, 1999, at Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, South Carolina. [197] The club was born out of her Instagram account, where she posted photos of books she read. Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976,[2] at Southern Baptist Hospital, in New Orleans, Louisiana, while her father, John Draper Witherspoon, was a student at Tulane University medical school. [176] In 2015, it was reported that Witherspoon had signed on to star in and produce a live-action film about Tinker Bell for Disney. "I asked my dad about how it works, and he taught me all the stuff he knew, and then I started watching YouTube videos.". The film had a "sneak-peek" release on Valentine's Day, before fully opening on February 17, 2012. Reese Witherspoon is a 45-year-old actress, producer, and entrepreneur. He died on 29 March 2014 in Denver, Colorado, USA. [108], In September 2011, a year after beginning work on This Means War, she filmed a small role in Jeff Nichols's coming-of-age drama Mud in Arkansas, playing Juniper, the former girlfriend of a fugitive (Matthew McConaughey), who enlists two local boys to help him evade capture and rekindle his romance with her. "Happy 10th Birthday to my wonderful boy, Tennessee!!" In 2021, Forbes named her the world's richest actress with an estimated net worth of $400 million.[1]. From starring in countless award-winning TV shows and movies to founding a female-focused production company and book club, the Legally Blonde star has done it all. [12] Her parents are still legally married, although they separated in 1996. The film was released in October 2007 and it was her first film appearance since the 2005's Walk the Line. "So I'm really, really grateful that these little humans are in my life. [66] Next, she was cast as June Carter Cash, the second wife of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix), in James Mangold's Walk the Line (2005). The Big Little Lies star and her two oldest children Ava, 19, and Deacon, 15, could literally pass as triplets (yes, even with an age gap of 20-plus years). [111][112] Following its American debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013,[113] the film had a limited release in selected North American theaters on April 26, 2013. [214][215][216] In April 2011, she ranked No. From championing women-centric stories to combating gender inequality, she's a powerful figure in Hollywood. 75 and No. [62][63] However, LA Weekly wrote "[Witherspoon] ends up conveying so little of what's at once appalling and perversely attractive about the would-be mistress of Vanity Fair" and states that it may have to do with Witherspoon's vanity, "with an Oscar-less young star's need to be loved more than anyone could conceivably love the "real" Becky Sharp.". Reese Witherspoon has enjoyed an impressive career. [5][6] He was in private practice as an otolaryngologist until 2012. She pleaded no-contest to obstruction of an officer and was required to pay court costs. Reese Witherspoon Shared a Rare Photo With Brother John D. Witherspoon Her breakthrough came in 1999 with a supporting role in Cruel Intentions, and for her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election. Jodie Foster. The series premiered on February 19, 2017, on HBO and finished on April 2. It's clear his older siblings love to dote on Tennessee as well. Dane Witherspoon was born on 27 December 1957 in Denton, Texas, USA. Sure, I was a big sister before him, but he made me an even better one! "[83] In 2008, Witherspoon starred with Vince Vaughn in the comedy Four Christmases, a story about a couple who must spend their Christmas Day trying to visit all four of their divorced parents. Devil's Knot (2013) - IMDb On Oct. 4, 2022, Witherspoon visited the set of Today with Hoda & Jenna. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. However, being a mom to her three kids is the role she enjoys the most. [186], Witherspoon is involved in children and women's rights advocacy. She didn't try to comply to social convention, so I think that makes her a very modern woman. Some of the products are being manufactured and designed in-house, and the brand was launched online before opening its first retail outlet in 2015 in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. I would audition for things and I'd always be the second choicestudios never wanted to hire me and I wasn't losing the parts to big box office actresses but to ones who I guess people felt differently about", she said. Reese Witherspoon Movies and Series Ranked. The Truth About Reese Witherspoon And Jake Gyllenhaal's Relationship "@reesewitherspoon @diane . 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She gained wider recognition for playing Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its 2003 sequel, and for starring in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama (2002). Witherspoon (efternavn) - Witherspoon (surname) - abcdef.wiki Phillippe filed for joint physical custody on May 15, 2007, and did not seek any spousal support. Reese Witherspoon Weighs In After Diane Keaton Mistakenly - HuffPost Dane Witherspoon's birth name is Richard Dane Witherspoon. Graeme O'Neil takes a look at Reese Witherspoon's attempting to follow Lizzo's instructions for the TikTok "About Damn Time" dance, and Lizzo's reaction. [172][173] Witherspoon will produce two films including A White Lie set to star Zendaya, and a documentary about Martina Navratilova. 99+ Photos Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Betty Witherspoon, a registered nurse & John Draper Witherspoon, a military surgeon. She has a great boyfriend. [10][32] In Pleasantville, she starred with Tobey Maguire in a tale about 1990s teenage siblings who are magically transported into the setting of a 1950s television series. 5 in Teen People magazine's list of most powerful young Hollywood actors. Witherspoon was carefully costumed to conceal her pregnancy during filming. The two were seen twinning in the orange blossom print from Witherspoon's Draper James clothing line. [169][170][171], Witherspoon will produce and star in three Netflix films; first, Pyros, a science fiction drama directed by Simon Kinberg, secondly, two romantic comedies on Netflix. Reese Witherspoon shared a rare photo with her older brother. [152] Four months later, Witherspoon began hosting the talk show Shine On with Reese on DirecTV, in which she interviews female guests, focusing on how they achieved their ambitions. I realized there's more to making music than just being a vocalist, and that a lot of times it's the production that makes me feel something," he explained. [198], Witherspoon hosted Saturday Night Live on September 29, 2001, the first episode to air after the September 11 attacks. "Love my dinner date ," the proud parent captioned the pictures. I love you, D! The following month, Witherspoon celebrated her daughter's 23rd birthday with a sweet Instagram post, showing off a snap of the mother-daughter duo posing in front of a beach sunset. On Mother's Day in 2022, Ava shared a throwback photo of herself and Witherspoon. [154] The Morning Show has received a two-season order from Apple with the first season premiering in November 2019. She played Pam Hobbs, the mother of one of three young murder victims.