Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, better recognized as Reese Witherspoon, is an American actress and film producer. Witherspoon lands her first feature role as the female lead in the movie The Man in the Moon in 1991; later that year she made her television acting entrance, in the cable movie Wildflower. In 1996, Witherspoon appears in Freeway and followed that appearance with roles in three major 1998 movies: Overnight Delivery, Pleasantville, and Twilight. The following year, Witherspoon appeared in the seriously acclaimed Election, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
In 2005, Witherspoon got worldwide attention and praise for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, which earns her an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Witherspoon owns a production company, Type A Films, and she is actively concerned in children's and women's advocacy organizations. She serves on the board of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), and was name Global Ambassador of Avon Products in 2007, helping as honorary chair of the charitable Avon Foundation.
In 2005, Witherspoon got worldwide attention and praise for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, which earns her an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Witherspoon owns a production company, Type A Films, and she is actively concerned in children's and women's advocacy organizations. She serves on the board of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), and was name Global Ambassador of Avon Products in 2007, helping as honorary chair of the charitable Avon Foundation.
Date Of Birth
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March 22, 1976
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Birth Place
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New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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Birth Name
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Born Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon
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Occupation
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Actress, Film producer
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Spouse
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Ryan Phillippe
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