Reese Witherspoon Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Roles

Reese Witherspoon Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Roles | PEOPLE

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Ай бұрын

From 'Legally Blonde' to 'Big Little Lies,' Reese Witherspoon looks back at some of the most memorable roles in her acclaimed acting career while sharing her memories and behind-the-scenes stories from snagging her first part to winning an Academy Award, producing her first film and more.
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@tattooedandy93 Ай бұрын

She just hasn’t changed. When she smiles makes me feel happy.

@jodijohnson23 Ай бұрын

Agreed. She does have a very comforting and contagious smile.

@mydogeatspuke 14 күн бұрын

That's literally the whole point of plastic surgery.

@galmanferguson Ай бұрын

Reese is sunshine trapped in a human body. She's just so full of life and happiness

@lalareal180 16 күн бұрын

especially when arrested drunk and tells the cops he is about to KNOW WHO SHE IS!

@oliverbrookes3427 Ай бұрын

Reece is one of those rare actresses who still has that baby face, such a breath of fresh air and warmth from Reece ❤

@robind8149 Ай бұрын

I very much enjoyed watching this… and shared with my daughter!😉

@marcia268 13 күн бұрын

her and Drew Barrymore

@MacyIG Ай бұрын

I wish she elaborated more on Sweet Home Alabama. One of my most favourite romcoms ever

@Laura_Norda Ай бұрын

Yes, they really didn't have much for that one at all ☹️

@TaylerGibson 29 күн бұрын

Same!! I was about to add my own comment on that! Lol

@jensing89 28 күн бұрын

Such a good movie for pet grief as well.

@MissVis 26 күн бұрын

I think it's a shame she doesn't say who it is then. It's Josh Lucas y'all!

@leahlittleton6554 26 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing ! I wonder why she didn’t . One of my favs

@jenniferingle6562 Ай бұрын

I became obsessed with that Tiffany necklace after Legally Blonde. My husband finally bought it for me for our 25th wedding anniversary. That movie is everything to me.

@ACherryLee Ай бұрын

her bond with Jen is so adorable - seeing them two working together is a blessing ❤

@MarinaAndTheDevil Ай бұрын

She’s the true definition of an icon

@isabellasoares2858 Ай бұрын

Love Reese's work and how she is championing more women-led stories.

@RadicalValkyrie Ай бұрын

Her talking about fangirling over Nicole and doing that inward laugh is so relatable and cute. Love her, she is so genuine. Walk the Line is AMAZING.

@ON-ck9eo Ай бұрын

Legally blonde is her most iconic movie

@user-cb6re8yd8e Ай бұрын

I can’t believe they didn’t talk about Fear! That role was an important role for young women to see bc it centered around an unhealthy relationship and young women need to know the importance of walking away before it gets too deep or knowing how to spot red flags! Not to mention it was one of Mark Wahlburg’s first roles!

@kristagerry8505 Ай бұрын

I think that movie is traumatizing for her 🤔 they wanted her to do some inappropriate things for that role! However she stood her ground and they eventually hired a body double!

@user-cb6re8yd8e Ай бұрын

@@kristagerry8505 Wow! I didn’t know that. Thanks for the reply!

@kristagerry8505 Ай бұрын

@@user-cb6re8yd8e welcome 🙏

@shawndubbz Ай бұрын

I’m only here for the Fear comment. I wondered the same thing!

@aya-_-3045 20 күн бұрын

@@kristagerry8505 The body double never happened. The director forced her to go through with it and she did eventually bc she had no other choice.

@docproc144 Ай бұрын

Walk the Line is one of the greatest biopics ever imo. That’s probably my favorite performance from her. Great film. Johnny Cash is one of favorite artists ever, and Joaquin and Reese really did Johnny and June justice with their performances in that movie. The fact that they actually sang the songs and played the instruments really helped the movie feel more authentic. 🙌

@sage_martinez Ай бұрын

Reese was such a huge influence in my adolescent years. And now as an adult I love the Morning Show! I never want it to end!

@alanscopp1114 29 күн бұрын

Someone else mentioned it but I will again --where's Pleasantville ? I'd love to hear her thoughts on that one, It starts off as a silly fantasy, and blossoms into a beautiful, creative ode to awakening. The whole cast is great and though it's a lightweight role for her, Reese was just perfect.

@YouTubegirl20243 Ай бұрын

This is one of my favourite celeb interviews ever. Reese also seems like she'd be pleasant to be around all the time (We all have our bad days), her smile is infectious too 🙂❤

@valeria-cy4zp Ай бұрын

She is so cool! You can tell she loves movies and has been giving us performances after performances!

@MAXKIDDO8888 Ай бұрын

I wish she would’ve talked about Freeway. That movie is so underrated, and she is absolutely hysterical in it. I think it shows how versatile she truly is. She can go from playing Vanessa to then playing someone like Elle Woods.

@rydbthatsme Ай бұрын

Overnight Delivery also!

@tharper9549 Ай бұрын

Yes! Freeway is definitely her most underrated role!

@chelspat5920 Ай бұрын

Vanessa and Mesquita reunite in Legally Blonde 👀😂

@armandoucles5346 Ай бұрын

She was FANTASTIC in that role!!! She was so badass and gangsta in that film.

@darnitthelma4247 21 күн бұрын

Agree freeway is mesmerising!

@vampasha Ай бұрын

She is the sun. Absolute perfection.

@ShadowRose1622 Ай бұрын

She is so humble!

@DorothyOzmaLover Ай бұрын

Reese is always full of life that brightens a day so this is bliss!

@gabby6080 Ай бұрын

The Man in the Moon is one of my favorite movies! beautifully tragic

@btetschner Ай бұрын

A+ video! LOVE IT! So great to hear Reese talk about her roles!

@woin9361 Ай бұрын

6:29 this is so beautiful and hearing this made me feel so good ❤❤❤ I was inspired by how supportive Elle’s friends were in this move and it reshaped my view of what female friendships should look like! So happy for all those girls who are following their dreams because of this film

@veesvoyages Ай бұрын

Love her! She exudes so much joy and gratitude!

@Jen-jo5qu Ай бұрын

Legally Blonde was life-changing for me.

@peaceisnature Ай бұрын

Freeway, Fear, Just like Heaven. All great too. Freeway might be my favourite film she's in.

@yannhollister9091 Ай бұрын

Such an icon, this woman is severely underrated

@krystaleelaucys3792 Ай бұрын

there’s nothing underrated about her at all.. she’s an A list celeb

@mydogeatspuke 14 күн бұрын

She is incredibly highly rated. By everyone. Underrated definitely doesn't mean what you think it does 🙄🙄

@pb.j.1753 Ай бұрын

Wild is underrated and one of the most touching dramas ever.

@chriswilliams1024 Ай бұрын

We love Resse Witherspoon

@markfisher2683 27 күн бұрын

What a wonderfully warm, genuine personality....and a really good actor too......

@Pauly00001 Ай бұрын

Nothing about Pleasantville???

@kleebaggins Ай бұрын

Gosh I admire this woman.

@user-ou4px3hf6e 27 күн бұрын

i've loved her since man on the moon (my heart is still broken!) omg i love reese!

@loon3111 Ай бұрын

Genetics are wild because Man on the Moon Reese looks exactly like her son.

@melleydee 12 күн бұрын

I've always enjoyed Reese Witherspoon and this actually was a really great trip down memory lane, I loved it

@mrgonzale0978 Ай бұрын

freeway in my opinion is one of her best movies. also love sweet home Alabama and walk the line.

@darnitthelma4247 21 күн бұрын

It is!! And pretty unknown 😮

@karenv525 12 күн бұрын

How can anyone not love Reese, she is such a lovely person and amazing woman.

@stephbli1337 16 күн бұрын

Love Reese she's so cute but smart. She is so relatable!

@picadillyc Ай бұрын

When they came to Legally Blonde, anyone else finish Elle’s line when Warner asks “you got into Harvard law?” I know I did! 🙋🏻‍♀️

@bryancash9051 Ай бұрын

oh i did,I def did lol

@ArikLensher Ай бұрын

Reese ohh she's very talented, lovely and beautiful I knew since saw her in 'Fear' she's the greatest

@JenShea Ай бұрын

What a really lovely video. She seems to be extremely grounded. My favourite movies of hers are Sweet Home Alabama (with Josh Lucas) and ‘Home’. I love Home!

@desmondforever08 14 күн бұрын

so grateful for reese witherspoon. didn’t even realize i’ve seen mostly all of her movies. can’t believe man in the moon was her first, amazing!!

@kotato-pouch Ай бұрын

Always a sweetheart!

@lunakitten_ Ай бұрын

We love Reese 🫶

@michelepost693 Ай бұрын

Reece is Awesome ❤

@keltait 12 күн бұрын

i love stars being starstruck by other stars. so lovely

@rmannayr2129 Ай бұрын

REESE IS A ICON!

@SpringSun-ll5bm 5 күн бұрын

Whenever I feel sad I always watch Legally Blonde❤️❤️

@mikeyd946 Ай бұрын

All these movies are the best ❤

@knicholsch 13 күн бұрын

When all the roles they talk about are iconic and they still even miss some really great ones. 😍

@pb.j.1753 Ай бұрын

Nicole won all the acting awards for Big Little Lies but I thought Reese was equally deserving. It's a challenging role to pull off.

@shelleygoodwin6371 Ай бұрын

She was flawless in that role!

@SimbaRobyn 22 күн бұрын

She is just the cutest! ❤

@Milos-sj6ir Ай бұрын

Reese is a literal ray of sunshine. Also, as a huge Kidman fan, it warms my heart the way she fangirls over her. Women supporting women. Plus, she's so f-in funny, the way she acts out every line.

@MsColtonJ 17 күн бұрын

I love her so much! Fan for life!

@viviannaallen7316 15 күн бұрын

Love, Love Reese❣️❣️ Everyone of HER movies❤❤❤❤

@msbond700 Ай бұрын

Her movies are awesome ❤

@rydbthatsme Ай бұрын

She and Jen both have aged so gracefully it's almost ridiculous lol

@mydogeatspuke 14 күн бұрын

Lmao what does that even mean? They've both had plenty of work done, it's just been conservative rather than the horrific over the top stuff you usually see. No grace about it, just lots of money and respectable surgeons.

@HeatherB81 17 күн бұрын

So good. She seems like one of the most likeable people in Hollywood

@Zaniaglez 2 күн бұрын

She’s lovely. Seems like she’s the best friend ever

@woin9361 Ай бұрын

8:15 princess of the people ❤ I love her the more I listen! I’m so glad she got to live out her country diva dream through that role

@willallen3193 26 күн бұрын

LOVE the morning show!

@gegeavila6992 Ай бұрын

Super love her. Shes the best

@williamtendo7835 26 күн бұрын

I love what she has done with "Hello Sunshine" -her production company that started as a book club.. and now buys book licensing @ auction and gets first rights of refusal to option them for movies/series with an automatic Executive producer credit+ she can star in it.. #Genius for an actor & her IMDB is 👌🏽💯😊

@stefonthemove 17 күн бұрын

Love Reese. I attempt to watch anything she does!

@archieizhellboye Ай бұрын

love her so much from day 1, geeez 😍

@RosieYogi40 Ай бұрын

I’m not a big rom com fan but I have seen Sweet Home Alabama an obscene amount of times. Melanie Lynsky stole every seen she was in even though this is about Reese 😅

@rekanagy4609 Ай бұрын

What a career ❤

@gigivoicu9998 Ай бұрын

Wild is the best movie she made. Awesome story. ❤

@siro4239 Ай бұрын

She chose so many interesting roles!

@greatwesternsky Күн бұрын

I've just realised Reece would be perfect for a Dolly Parton biopic.

@johannag.2932 Күн бұрын

Yes!!!!

@mic47013 Ай бұрын

Amazing actress ❤❤❤❤❤

@ImTheKillaMonster 13 күн бұрын

love her so much!

@itsem2024 17 күн бұрын

Love this 😍😍 Elle Woods is probably my favourite character of hers

@clairesnelson9961 Ай бұрын

Would have loved to hear more about sweet home alabama and her acting with patrick dempsey. Its my favorite roll of hers!

@VainRose5 28 күн бұрын

Legally Blonde is the role I always remember her for. That movie was very good!

@deidraroberts9628 Ай бұрын

I've read the books in her book club. So good!

@briannapinkney4966 Ай бұрын

I don’t think anything will ever be Legally Blonde. Seriously so good.

@GB82757 4 күн бұрын

Love her 🫶🏼

@salemslady Ай бұрын

I just love her. Everything about her. She is just a beautiful, beautiful human bean.

@Bravokaylyn Ай бұрын

I love how her southern accent comes in and out haha

@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678 Ай бұрын

What a talented and lucky lady 😊

@limegreen92 Ай бұрын

She is as beautiful as ever! She still looks the same. One of the few celebs who hasn’t gotten a ton of plastic surgery

@louisew.6955 Ай бұрын

I just look at a picture of "Walk the Line" and I cry. Every time. The music and the love story are so important to me. They both did such an incredible job ... I've seen this movie about 50 times by now

@theamazingandtalentedblake8296 Ай бұрын

My favorite performances of hers are Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama, Just Like Heaven, Sing, Water for Elephants and Penelope

@robinchipman6746 28 күн бұрын

I love it far off place. It’s my favorite Reese Witherspoon movie from when she was really young.

@beeleg 27 күн бұрын

She will never age. She is immortal.

@user-gw9rw5ei8m Ай бұрын

Freeway and Cruel Intentions are my favorites

@its-MK... 10 күн бұрын

I love that she does a slightly more southern impression of *herself*.

@giausername 10 күн бұрын

election is my FAVORITE movie i love her so much

@Nighmarebaby 17 күн бұрын

Love Reese 🎉😂❤😊

@erikanaraghi2595 Ай бұрын

What a career she's had! Wow!

@micksjsixj4408 28 күн бұрын

That’s so lovely,thank you so much ❤

@armandoucles5346 Ай бұрын

A film she made when she was a teenager that introduced me to her was "A Far Of Place". I still think about that film 30 plus years later and she was awesome in it.

@rebeccag8589 15 күн бұрын

Yes, I recently re-watched it! It was very moving even as an adult, and very nostalgic.