Reese Witherspoon has worn many hats during her extensive Hollywood career.
As anOscar-winningactress, her films have no-doubt brought in serious worldwide revenue.
Yet Witherspoon’s journey to stardom has not been an easy one.
Read on to explore the stunning transformation of Reese Witherspoon.
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When the family returned stateside, they settled in Nashville, Tenn., and Music City became her home.
Meanwhile, she was still attending school and doing all the normal things kids do, including cheerleading.
Through a twist of fate, she wound up starring in her first movie at age 14.
“I was in shock.”
“And it was the most magical experience.”
That summer spent filming the movie brought Witherspoon a lot of firsts, including her first movie kiss.
She also got to attend her first movie premiere.
“I remember really distinctly Arnold Schwarzenegger was at the premiere,” she recalled.
“My parents didn’t quite understand my decision, but to me it was a no-brainer.”
she wrote in the caption of the photo she shared, posing with the room’s new resident.
She was so nice; she even welcomed me in!"
Her next film, however, would be life-changing.
Their relationship moved very quickly.
The movie was released in March 1999, and the couplegot marriedthree months later.
The newlyweds soon welcomed daughter Ava.
The film’s success also provided validation for its star.
“I’ve heard it all,” she admitted in an interview withCinema.com.
However, by no means was Witherspoon seen as a lock forLegally Blonde.
Meanwhile, added Witherspoon, there was opposition to her casting at the highest level.
He thinks you really are your character fromElectionand that you’re repellent,'" she said.
“And then I was told to dress sexy.”
“Witherspoon received an Oscar nomination in the best actress category, ultimately winning her first Academy Award.
Overwhelmed, excited and truly humbled, I will never forget that moment.”
Speaking with U.K. chat showLorraine, Witherspoon admitted they married too young.
A few years after her divorce, Witherspoon met talent agentJim Tothat a party.
“It happened out of the blue,” Witherspoon toldElle.
That, she said, was when Toth swooped in, rescuing her.
He’s just broken up with someone.'
Jim was a really good friend, pulling him out of that situation," Witherspoon shared.
“That’s just kind of who he is, a really good person.”
The pair began dating, and Tothpopped the questionin 2010.
In 2011, reportedHello!, the two were married in a ceremony at Witherspoon’s California ranch.
Numerous celebrities were in attendance, including Toth’s clients Matthew McConaughey andScarlett Johansson.
“I was just kind of working, you know.
And it was really clear that audiences weren’t responding to anything I was putting out there.”
The goal: to develop projects shewaspassionate about.
“But I want to make 20 more movies that matter to me.”
Witherspoon sought material, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter, by reading books.
Her first two book-to-movie adaptations were homeruns:Gone GirlandWild.
Any hurt feelings were surely muted by the Oscar nomination she earned forWildandGone Girl’s$369 millionworldwide gross.
Witherspoon elaborated on the philosophy behind her brand in an interview withGlamour.
… My mother and my girlfriends and I are telling jokes and laughing all day long.
That’s what we make a run at capture in the clothes."
Draper James proved to be an out-of-the-box hit with consumers.
According toWomen’s Wear Daily, Draper James sold out of multiple items on the day of its launch.
“A guy has one hit at Sundance, and he getsJurassic World.”
“Women weren’t going to movies,” she toldFast Company.
“They were streaming shows.
They were on Instagram and Facebook.
It all dovetailed with her goal of creating more and better roles for actresses.
Reese Witherspoon started an online book club
Reese Witherspoon had always been a voracious reader.
The book club was a direct extension of her search for great female-focused material to bring to the screen.
She added, “I just started reading and reading and reading.”
Witherspoon responded, “Look, we make product and then it is up to you guys.
You have to decide how you feel about it.
That’s how it works.”
She continued, “I have no problem hearing very real opinions about material.
It actually helps us make it better and work harder about parts that don’t make sense.”
She added, “I had no idea the world would open up for us.”
