Reese Witherspoon: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon |
|---|---|
| Born | March 22, 1976 (age 50) • New Orleans • Louisiana |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (2006) • Academy Award (2006): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2017): Outstanding Limited Series • Golden Globe Award (2018): Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (2006): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy |
| Married To | Ryan Phillippe (1999–2008) • Jim Toth (2011–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Penelope" (2006) • "A Wrinkle in Time" (2018) • "The Simpsons" (2002) • "American Psycho" (2000) • "Four Christmases" (2008) • "Home Again" (2017) • "S.F.W." (1994) • "Inherent Vice" (2014) • "Sing" (2016) • "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) • "Legally Blonde" (2001) • "A Far Off Place" (1993) • "Saturday Night Live: Cut for Time" (2015) • "Water for Elephants" (2011) • "Devil's Knot" (2013) • "Rendition" (2007) • "Walk the Line" (2005) • "Little Nicky" (2000) • "Hot Pursuit" (2015) • "The Man in the Moon" (1991) • "King of the Hill" (2000) • "Cruel Intentions" (1999) • "Pleasantville" (1998) • "Vanity Fair" (2004) • "Little Fires Everywhere" (2020) • "Jack the Bear" (1993) • "Monsters vs. Aliens" (2009) • "Mud" (2012) • "How Do You Know" (2010) • "The Importance of Being Earnest" (2002) • "Freeway" (1996) • "The Trumpet of the Swan" (2001) • "Nature Is Speaking" (2015) • "Freedom: A History of US" (2003) • "Best Laid Plans" (1999) • "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" (2003) • "The Muppets." (2015) • "The Mindy Project" (2017) • "Election" (1999) • "Wild" (2014) • "The Good Lie" (2014) • "Twilight" (1998) • "Big Little Lies" (2017–2019) • "This Means War" (2012) • "Just Like Heaven" (2005) • "Fear" (1996) • "Sweet Home Alabama" (2002) • "Friends" (2000) • "The Morning Show" (2019) |
Top Questions
Is Reese Witherspoon married?
Jim Toth (2011–present), Ryan Phillippe (1999–2008)
When was Reese Witherspoon born?
Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976.
Where was Reese Witherspoon born?
Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
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