Surprising Facts About Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon may look like America’s sweetheart (which she kind of is), but this gal has depth beyond her big smile.
She’s got a stellar movie career, a rising production company, a clothing/lifestyle brand, and is involved across different children’s and women’s advocacy organizations—plus, an Academy Award, a few Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to boot.
Reese is on fire and she will not be put out. Read on to learn 41 surprising facts about Reese Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon Facts
1. What’s in a Name?
Witherspoon doesn’t go by her first name, Laura. In fact, "Reese" is her mom’s maiden name, making her full name Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon.
2. You Can’t Take the South out of the Girl
Born in New Orleans and raised in Nashville, Witherspoon is a Southern belle and loves where she’s from, but says the best part about living in LA is “the sunshine" and that "It’s outdoorsy, easy-going and comfortable.”
3…And Tater Tots
For Witherspoon, eating fun things like chicken fingers alongside your kids is the coolest thing about being a mom.
