Reese Witherspoon married her second husband talent agent Jim Toth-
Reese Witherspoon | |
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Witherspoon in May 2011 | |
Born | Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon March 22, 1976 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse | Ryan Phillippe (m. 1999–2007; 2 children) Jim Toth (m. 2011–present) |
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976), better known as Reese Witherspoon, is an American actress and film producer. Witherspoon landed her first feature role as the female lead in the film The Man in the Moon in 1991; later that year she made her television acting debut, in the cable movie Wildflower.
In 1996, Witherspoon appeared in Freeway and followed that appearance with roles in three major 1998 films: Overnight Delivery, Pleasantville and Twilight. The following year, Witherspoon appeared in the critically acclaimed Election, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
2001 marked her career's turning point with the breakout role as Elle Woods in the box office hit Legally Blonde, and in 2002 she starred in Sweet Home Alabama, which became her biggest commercial film success to date. 2003 saw her return as lead actress and executive producer of Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.
In 2005, Witherspoon received worldwide attention and praise for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, which earned her an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Witherspoon married actor and Cruel Intentions co-star Ryan Phillippe in 1999; they have two children, Ava and Deacon. The couple separated at the end of 2006 and divorced in October 2007. Witherspoon married her second husband, talent agent Jim Toth, in 2011.
Witherspoon owns a production company, Type A Films, and she is actively involved in children's and women's advocacy organizations. She serves on the board of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) and was named Global Ambassador of Avon Products in 2007, serving as honorary chair of the charitable Avon Foundation. On December 1, 2010, Witherspoon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Walk the Line and beyond (2005–present):
In late 2004, Witherspoon began working alongside Mark Ruffalo on the romantic comedy Just Like Heaven. Her character, Elizabeth Masterson, is an ambitious young doctor left in a coma by a serious car accident; her spirit returns to her old apartment where she later finds true love.
Earlier that year Witherspoon was chosen to portray June Carter Cash, the second wife of country music singer and songwriter Johnny Cash, in Walk the Line. She never had the chance to meet Carter Cash, as Witherspoon was filming Vanity Fair at the time Carter Cash died.
Witherspoon performed her own vocals in the movie, and her songs had to be performed in front of a live audience. When she learned that she had to perform live, Witherspoon was so worried that she asked her lawyer to terminate the film contract.
7 Sept 2011 – Reese Witherspoon was reportedly struck by a car while jogging in Santa Monica this morning. The accident occurred around 11 a.m.Reese Witherspoon was reportedly struck by a car while jogging in Santa Monica this morning.
The accident occurred around 11 a.m. PDT as Witherspoon was jogging in the northbound lanes of Georgina Avenue. According to NBC LA a driver coming down 20th street failed to slow down and struck the actress.
Law enforcement stated that the driver was apparently an 84-year-old woman, reported TMZ.
The 35-year-old actress was brought to a local hospital, but was later released after being checked for minor injuries. According to People, a representative for the star said that she is now "resting comfortably at home."
Filmography-
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Susan Murphy / Ginormica | Voice |
2010 | How Do You Know | Lisa | |
2011 | Water for Elephants | Marlena Rosenbluth | |
2012 | This Means War | Lauren |
Mathew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Sam Shepard, Michael Shannon and Sarah Paulson have all signed on to star in the movie, which is being directed by Jeff Nichols.
The coming-of-age story follows a charismatic fugitive and his friendship with a 14-year old boy who helps him escape from the law in order to reunite with his soul mate.
Locals are already buzzing about the production as the movie’s offices have been set up in Stuttgart, at the former Clary Elementary building, located at 107 E. Superior St, and today, Highway 65 in Dumas was closed for filming.
Year | Title | Notes | |
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2003 | Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Executive Producer | |
2006 | Penelope | ||
2008 | Four Christmases |
The seven-year-old, whose father is Ryan Phillippe, was decked out in his smart Sunday dress, consisting of a check shirt, beige trousers and suede boots.
Reese was hit by an 84-year-old woman, travelling at 20mph, back on September 7.
The woman failed to stop as the Hollywood actress jogged across a pedestrian crossing on the 20th street and Georgina Avenue area of Santa Monica during one of her regular runs.
It's been a tough month for Reese Witherspoon.
But after being hit by a car last month, the 35-year-old actress was looking back to her best today as she stepped out for her weekly church outing.
Reese looked on good form as she ventured to her local place of worship in Santa Monica, wearing a short tiered skirt and black top.
source-From Wikipedia
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