On March 22, American actress Reese Witherspoon celebrates her birthday. “Jack the Bear”, “Twilight”, “Cruel Intentions” are the actress’s first successes. Reese’s partners on the set were Sam Waterston, Patricia Arquette, Susan Sarandon, Paul Newman and many other great artists.
The actress became popular with her role as lawyer Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde. Reese then consolidated her success by playing June Carter in the film Walk the Line. This role brought the actress an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
In total, the actress has fifty roles in projects of different genres: from comedies to detective dramas.
Jack The Bear (1993)
The happy and joyful life of popular television actor and comedian John Leary changes dramatically after his beloved wife dies in a car accident. John is left alone with two small children in his arms – Jack, whom he calls Jack the Bear, and Dylan.
Due to problems at work and economic troubles, the man begins to drink. But all problems fade when a crazy neighbor kidnaps his youngest son Dylan.
Reese appeared in the film in a supporting role, for which she was awarded the Young Actor Award.
Walk the Line (2005)
In 2006, Reese Witherspoon received the long-awaited Oscar statuette for Best Actress in the film Walk the Line. In it, the actress plays June Carter Cash, the wife of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.
For the same role, Witherspoon received a Golden Globe and an award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. As well as the Screen Actors Guild Award.
The film tells the story of the life of country singer Johnny Cash. From his childhood on a cotton farm in Arkansas to his peak in the 1960s.
The Man in the Moon (1991)
Reese Witherspoon and her friends came to an open audition for the film “Man on the Moon,” intending to try out for some minor role.
However, circumstances were such that she got the leading role of 14-year-old village girl Dani Trent, who falls in love with her 17-year-old neighbor.
Variety magazine called Reese’s performance “unforgettably moving.” For this role, the girl received her first nomination for the Young Actor Award.
Cruel Intentions (1999)
The plot centers on the story of Sebastian and Catherine. They get great pleasure from manipulating people, playing with other people’s feelings and experiences.
Their next innocent victim is Annette Hangrove, the beloved daughter of the director of the college where these young people study.
Wild (2014)
Cheryl Strayed has made many mistakes in her life. Lately, she has been faced with a lot of problems. Depressed by her unsuccessful marriage and the death of her mother, she lost hope of happiness. To heal her psychological wounds, Cheryl embarks on an incredible journey.
In the summer of 1995, 26-year-old Cheryl Strayed, with no experience, goes on a solo trek along incredibly difficult and dangerous routes, lasting more than four thousand kilometers along the Pacific coast.
For this work, the actress was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress and for Sputnik in a similar category.
Big Little Lies (2017)
The plot is based on the novel of the same name by Australian writer Liane Moriarty. The psychological drama tells the story of three mothers living in a suburb on the ocean coast. The main characters, Madeleine, Celeste and Jane, are friends with each other, and their children attend the same school. One day, during a charity ball at school, a mysterious murder occurs, which radically changes the lives of these seemingly prosperous women.
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Melanie Carmichael is a successful fashion designer from New York. She is engaged to the son of the city mayor. Suddenly she tells her fiancé that she needs to go to Alabama to personally inform her parents about the upcoming wedding.
But, in fact, Melanie’s past holds many secrets. She hasn’t told her fiancé that she married Jake in high school, who refuses to divorce her.
Therefore, she secretly comes home to resolve all matters, and then say goodbye to her past once and for all.
Legally Blonde (2001)
2001 brought Reese one of her brightest acting successes – the main role in the comedy Legally Blonde. The film was a resounding success.
The story of a blonde whose frivolous appearance hides a sharp mind and steely character brought the filmmakers about $150 million.
The image of the glamorous lawyer Ellie Woods, so charmingly and ironically embodied on the screen by Reese, was so popular with the audience that it was decided to film a sequel to the film.
Filming of the second part ended in 2003, and Witherspoon herself was one of the producers of the film.
Water for Elephants (2011)
The film takes place during the Great Depression. Young veterinary student Jacob decides to quit his studies after the death of his parents. He joins the famous circus Benzini Brothers.
While working there as a veterinarian, Jacob meets the beautiful Marlene. The guy falls in love. But the problem is that Marlene is married. In addition, her husband August is a tyrannical and cruel trainer.
This Means War (2012)
Franklin and Tuck are CIA secret agents. But at the same time, they are also best friends who are ready to support each other in everything.
One day both guys decide to improve their personal lives. And for this they register on a dating site. Each of them finds a girl with whom he falls in love.
They are happy, their life is going as well as possible, until the guys find out that they are in love with the same girl – Lauren.