Reese Witherspoon Biography and Wiki

Reese Witherspoon is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur who is well known for appearing as Officer Rose Cooper in the action-comedy film, Hot Pursuit. She is also known for being a cast in other films including Vanity Fair, Sing, Hot Pursuit, and series like Saturday Night Live, The Morning Show, and The Simpsons.

Reese Witherspoon Age and Birthday

Witherspoon is 43 years old as of 2019 as she was born on March 22, 1976, at Southern Baptist Hospital, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on March 22nd every year and will be 44 years old on March 22nd, 2020.

Reese Witherspoon Height and Weight

The Hot Pursuit star is a woman of average stature. She stands at a height of 5 feet and 1 inch (1.56 meters). She also weighs a massive 52 kilograms.

Reese Witherspoon Education

Reese attained high grades in school,  loved reading, and considered herself “a big dork who read loads of books”. When talking about her love for books, she said, she becomes crazy in a bookstore and it  makes her heart beat hard because she wants to buy everything.

The actress has been described as a “multi-achiever” and was given the nickname “Little Type A” by her parents. She went to middle school at Harding Academy and graduated from the all-girls’ Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, during which time she was a cheerleader. Reese later went to Stanford University as an English literature major but left the school prior to completing her studies to pursue an acting career.

Reese Witherspoon Family

Reese Witherspoon Parents

Reese was born at Southern Baptist Hospital, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  At that time her father, Dr. John Draper Witherspoon, was a student at Tulane University medical school.

Her father was born in Georgia and served as a lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Until 2012 he was in private practice as an otolaryngologist.

Her mother was Dr. Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (née Reese).  She is from Harriman, Tennessee. She earned five degrees in total, including a Ph.D. in pediatric nursing. She became a professor of nursing at Vanderbilt University.

Reese has claimed descent from Scottish-born John Witherspoon, who signed the United States Declaration of Independence;  however, this claim has not been verified by the Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence genealogists.

Her parents are still legally married, although they separated in 1996.  Because Witherspoon’s father worked for the U.S. military in Wiesbaden, Germany, she lived there for four years as a little girl.  After returning to the U.S., she spent her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reese was brought up as an Episcopalian and has said she is proud of the “definitive Southern upbringing” which she received. She said that it gave her “a sense of family and tradition” and taught her about “being conscientious about people’s feelings, being polite, being responsible and never taking for granted what you have in your life

Reese Witherspoon Ex-Husband

At her 21st birthday party in March 1997, Reese met actor Ryan Phillippe. In December 1998 they became engaged and married near Charleston, South Carolina, on June 5, 1999, at Old Wide Awake Plantation. The couple had two children together, a daughter, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, born on September 9, 1999, and a son born on October 23, 2003. They announced their separation in October 2006.

Reese Witherspoon Husband

It was reported in early February 2010 that Reese was dating Jim Toth  a talent agent and co-head of motion picture talent at Creative Artists Agency, where Reese is a client. The two announced their engagement in December 2010.  The couple got married on March 26, 2011, in Ojai, California, at Libbey Ranch Witherspoon’s country estate, which she later sold. They have a son born on September 27, 2012.

Reese Witherspoon Kids | Daughter

Reese has three children two with his first husband actor Ryan Phillippe and one with her current marriage with Jim Toth. A daughter, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, born on September 9, 1999, son born on October 23, 2003, and a son born on September 27, 2012. Her daughter became more regular on the red carpet as well as starting her own modeling career.

Reese Witherspoon Facts and Body Measurements

• Full Name: Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon
• Age/ How Old?: 43
• Date of Birth: March 22, 1976

• Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Birthday: 22nd March
• Nationality: American

• Father’s Name: Dr. John Draper Witherspoon
• Mother’s Name: Dr. Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (née Reese)
• Married?: Jim Toth

• Children/ Kids: Three
• Height/ How tall?: 1.56m
• Weight: 52 kg

• Profession: Actress
• Net worth: $150 Million

Reese Witherspoon Career

She started her career as a teenager. She made her professional screen debut in The Man in the Moon, for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award. She had roles in Desperate Choices: To Save My Child, Jack the Bear, Freeway, and Pleasantville.

Her breakthrough came with her portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election (1999), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. For her role as Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde in 2001 Reese achieved international recognition for which she attained her second Golden Globe nomination.

The year which followed, she starred in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, which emerged as her biggest live-action commercial success. Her portrayal of June Carter Cash in the biographical musical film Walk the Line in 2005 , received critical acclaim and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Reese other films include Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, Monsters vs. Aliens, Water for Elephants, and Sing.

Reese produced the thriller Gone Girl in 2014 and received praise for her portrayal of Cheryl Strayed in the drama Wild, which earned her a second nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

She co-produced and starred in the HBO drama series Big Little Lies in 2017, for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie and Outstanding Limited Series, winning the latter as a producer.

Reese has a production company Hello Sunshine, a clothing company Draper James, and she is actively involved in children’s and women’s advocacy organizations. Reese also serves on the board of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF).

Reese Witherspoon Salary

Actress salaries in the United States range from an average of $56,184 to $350,863 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary of Witherspoon but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Reese Witherspoon Net Worth

Witherspoon has enjoyed a long career in the journalism industry spanning more than three decades. Through proceeds from her work as an actress, she has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. She is estimated to have a net worth of about $150 million.

Reese Witherspoon Movies

Reese Witherspoon Wild

In December 2014 Wild was released to critical acclaim;  Michael Phillips of Chicago Tribune wrote in his review, “Reese does the least acting of her career, and it works. Calmly yet restlessly, she brings to life Strayed’s longings, her states of grief and desire and her wary optimism.”  It was promoted as Witherspoon’s primary “comeback” vehicle following her previous career slump, and she earned her second Academy Award nomination for the role.

Reese Witherspoon Book Club

Every month, Reese chooses a story she loves and announces it as her pick. April book pick for Reese’s Book Club is “The Night Tiger” by Yangsze Choo. Set in a tiny Malaysian town in the 1930s, the story is about a mystifying tiger who haunts the villages, followed by a series of mysterious deaths. The two main characters will captivate you as their paths are destined to cross. Follow along with Reese’s Book Club.

Reese Witherspoon HBO

Reese started filming her first television project in January 2016, since Return To Lonesome Dove, the seven-part miniseries adaptation of the Liane Moriarty bestseller, Big Little Lies. Big Little Lies is a drama television series, based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, that premiered on February 19, 2017, on HBO.

It was created and written by David E. Kelley. The series’ seven-episode first season was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. It stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Shailene Woodley.

Reese Witherspoon Tv Series

• 2018 – Shine On with Reese as Herself
• 2017–present – Big Little Lies as Madeline Martha Mackenzie
• 2017 – The Mindy Project as Herself

• 2015 – Saturday Night Live as Host / Various
• 2015 – Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris as a Guest announcer
• 2015 – The Muppets as Herself

• 2009 – Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space as Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice)
• 2003 – Freedom: A History of Us as Various roles
• 2002 – The Simpsons as Greta Wolfcastle (voice)

• 2001 – Saturday Night Live as Host / Various
• 2000 – King of the Hill as Debbie (voice)
• 2000 – Friends as Jill Green

• 1993 – Return to Lonesome Dove as Ferris Dunnigan
• 1992 – Desperate Choices: To Save My Child as Cassie Robbins
• 1991 – Wildflower as Ellie Perkins
• TBA – Top of the Morning

Reese Witherspoon Sing

Reese had a voice role in the animated film Sing in 2016, as well as serving as a major performer on the film’s soundtrack. The movie became her biggest hit, being the first to make over $200 million domestically and $600 million worldwide.

Reese Witherspoon Oscar

Film producer and television producer Reese among her numerous accolades, she has won an Academy Award, BAFTA Award,  and Golden Globe Award for her performance in Walk the Line. As a producer, Reese won an Emmy Award (Primetime) for the TV miniseries Big Little Lies.

• Best Actress – Walk the Line – 2006
• Best Actress – Wild – 2015
• Best Actress in Leading Role – Walk the Line – 2015

• Best Actress in Leading Role – Wild – 2015
• Reese Witherspoon House

Reese Witherspoon Production Company | Reese Witherspoon Film Company

Reese started production on the romantic comedy Home Again in November 2016.  The directorial debut of filmmaker Nancy Meyers’ daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer.

It was released on September 8, 2017. A few months later, she started filming Disney’s, A Wrinkle in Time, the film adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel of the same name, where she plays Mrs. Whatsit. In March 2018 the film was released. It co-stars Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling and is directed by Ava DuVernay.

Reese started hosting the talk show Shine On with Reese on DirecTV in July 2018. It is a one-on-one interview between Reese and a female guest focussing on how the guest achieved her dreams.  The show is produced by her production company Hello Sunshine like Big Little Lies. It marks her first unscripted role on television.

Reese Witherspoon Book | Reese Witherspoon Book List

• Whiskey in a Teacup – Target Exclusive Edition
• Whiskey in a Teacup

Reese Witherspoon Awards and Achievements

Her legacy ranges from directing to acting. She is undoubtedly a fine actress as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments:

• Primetime Emmy Award-3
• Academy Award-3
• Young Artist Award

• Best Actress Award at the Cognac Police Film Festival
• Young Hollywood Award
• Spirit Award nomination

• Best Actress Award from the National Society of Film Critics
• MTV Movie Award
• Teen Choice Award nomination

• Golden Globe Award
• Screen Actors Guild Award

Frequently Asked Questions About Reese Witherspoon

Who is Reese Witherspoon?

Reese is an accomplished actress and entrepreneur who gained broad recognition after appearing as a cast member of Hot Pursuit as Officer Rose Cooper.

How old is Reese Witherspoon?

She is an American national born on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

How tall is Reese Witherspoon?

Reese stands at a height of 1.56 meters.

Is Reese Witherspoon married?

Yes, she is married to Jim Toth. They got married in 2011 and together they have three children. The couple resides in Los Angeles together with their children.

How much is Reese Witherspoon worth?

Reese has an approximate net worth of $150 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Reese Witherspoon make?

At the moment, we do not have the exact salary figures of Reese but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Where does R. Witherspoon live?

Reese is a resident of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, USA. We shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is R. Witherspoon dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

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