Reese Witherspoon Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Roles | PEOPLE

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  • 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
    @tattooedandy93 Місяць тому +636

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

    • @jodijohnson23
      @jodijohnson23 Місяць тому +7

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

    • @mydogeatspuke
      @mydogeatspuke 15 днів тому

      That's literally the whole point of plastic surgery.

  • @galmanferguson
    @galmanferguson Місяць тому +523

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

    • @lalareal180
      @lalareal180 17 днів тому

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

  • @oliverbrookes3427
    @oliverbrookes3427 Місяць тому +261

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

    • @robind8149
      @robind8149 Місяць тому +5

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

    • @marcia268
      @marcia268 14 днів тому

      her and Drew Barrymore

  • @jenniferingle6562
    @jenniferingle6562 Місяць тому +100

    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.

  • @MacyIG
    @MacyIG Місяць тому +238

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

    • @Laura_Norda
      @Laura_Norda Місяць тому +9

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

    • @TaylerGibson
      @TaylerGibson 29 днів тому +1

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

    • @jensing89
      @jensing89 29 днів тому +4

      Such a good movie for pet grief as well.

    • @MissVis
      @MissVis 27 днів тому +21

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

    • @leahlittleton6554
      @leahlittleton6554 27 днів тому +3

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

  • @ACherryLee
    @ACherryLee Місяць тому +120

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

  • @RadicalValkyrie
    @RadicalValkyrie Місяць тому +50

    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.

  • @MarinaAndTheDevil
    @MarinaAndTheDevil Місяць тому +94

    She’s the true definition of an icon

  • @ON-ck9eo
    @ON-ck9eo Місяць тому +47

    Legally blonde is her most iconic movie

  • @user-cb6re8yd8e
    @user-cb6re8yd8e Місяць тому +108

    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
      @kristagerry8505 Місяць тому +14

      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
      @user-cb6re8yd8e Місяць тому +8

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

    • @kristagerry8505
      @kristagerry8505 Місяць тому

      @@user-cb6re8yd8e welcome 🙏

    • @shawndubbz
      @shawndubbz Місяць тому +1

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

    • @aya-_-3045
      @aya-_-3045 21 день тому

      @@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.

  • @isabellasoares2858
    @isabellasoares2858 Місяць тому +87

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

  • @docproc144
    @docproc144 Місяць тому +27

    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
    @sage_martinez Місяць тому +28

    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
    @alanscopp1114 29 днів тому +18

    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.

  • @valeria-cy4zp
    @valeria-cy4zp Місяць тому +18

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

  • @YouTubegirl20243
    @YouTubegirl20243 Місяць тому +40

    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 🙂❤

  • @MAXKIDDO8888
    @MAXKIDDO8888 Місяць тому +46

    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
      @rydbthatsme Місяць тому +1

      Overnight Delivery also!

    • @tharper9549
      @tharper9549 Місяць тому +4

      Yes! Freeway is definitely her most underrated role!

    • @chelspat5920
      @chelspat5920 Місяць тому +2

      Vanessa and Mesquita reunite in Legally Blonde 👀😂

    • @armandoucles5346
      @armandoucles5346 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @darnitthelma4247
      @darnitthelma4247 21 день тому +1

      Agree freeway is mesmerising!

  • @ShadowRose1622
    @ShadowRose1622 Місяць тому +13

    She is so humble!

  • @vampasha
    @vampasha Місяць тому +11

    She is the sun. Absolute perfection.

  • @DorothyOzmaLover
    @DorothyOzmaLover Місяць тому +9

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

  • @gabby6080
    @gabby6080 Місяць тому +17

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

  • @peaceisnature
    @peaceisnature Місяць тому +10

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

  • @loon3111
    @loon3111 Місяць тому +15

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

  • @woin9361
    @woin9361 Місяць тому +8

    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

  • @Jen-jo5qu
    @Jen-jo5qu Місяць тому +65

    Legally Blonde was life-changing for me.

  • @markfisher2683
    @markfisher2683 28 днів тому +2

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

  • @Pauly00001
    @Pauly00001 Місяць тому +26

    Nothing about Pleasantville???

  • @pb.j.1753
    @pb.j.1753 Місяць тому +14

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

  • @veesvoyages
    @veesvoyages Місяць тому +5

    Love her! She exudes so much joy and gratitude!

  • @kleebaggins
    @kleebaggins Місяць тому +6

    Gosh I admire this woman.

  • @chriswilliams1024
    @chriswilliams1024 Місяць тому +10

    We love Resse Witherspoon

  • @picadillyc
    @picadillyc Місяць тому +8

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

  • @SpringSun-ll5bm
    @SpringSun-ll5bm 6 днів тому

    Whenever I feel sad I always watch Legally Blonde❤️❤️

  • @yannhollister9091
    @yannhollister9091 Місяць тому +24

    Such an icon, this woman is severely underrated

    • @krystaleelaucys3792
      @krystaleelaucys3792 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @mydogeatspuke
      @mydogeatspuke 15 днів тому

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

  • @Zaniaglez
    @Zaniaglez 3 дні тому

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

  • @keltait
    @keltait 13 днів тому +1

    i love stars being starstruck by other stars. so lovely

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner Місяць тому +12

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

  • @stephbli1337
    @stephbli1337 17 днів тому +1

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

  • @karenv525
    @karenv525 13 днів тому

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

  • @mrgonzale0978
    @mrgonzale0978 Місяць тому +14

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

  • @user-ou4px3hf6e
    @user-ou4px3hf6e 27 днів тому +2

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

  • @RosieYogi40
    @RosieYogi40 Місяць тому +8

    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 😅

  • @rydbthatsme
    @rydbthatsme Місяць тому +28

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

    • @mydogeatspuke
      @mydogeatspuke 15 днів тому

      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.

  • @desmondforever08
    @desmondforever08 15 днів тому

    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!!

  • @pb.j.1753
    @pb.j.1753 Місяць тому +21

    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.

  • @Milos-sj6ir
    @Milos-sj6ir Місяць тому +9

    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.

  • @knicholsch
    @knicholsch 14 днів тому

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

  • @greatwesternsky
    @greatwesternsky 2 дні тому +1

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

  • @ArikLensher
    @ArikLensher Місяць тому +1

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

  • @melleydee
    @melleydee 13 днів тому

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

  • @beeleg
    @beeleg 28 днів тому +1

    She will never age. She is immortal.

  • @kotato-pouch
    @kotato-pouch Місяць тому +2

    Always a sweetheart!

  • @SimbaRobyn
    @SimbaRobyn 23 дні тому +1

    She is just the cutest! ❤

  • @briannapinkney4966
    @briannapinkney4966 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @michelepost693
    @michelepost693 Місяць тому +1

    Reece is Awesome ❤

  • @viviannaallen7316
    @viviannaallen7316 15 днів тому

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

  • @woin9361
    @woin9361 Місяць тому +1

    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

  • @lunakitten_
    @lunakitten_ Місяць тому +3

    We love Reese 🫶

  • @mikeyd946
    @mikeyd946 Місяць тому +1

    All these movies are the best ❤

  • @limegreen92
    @limegreen92 Місяць тому +9

    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

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea Місяць тому +3

    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!

  • @MsColtonJ
    @MsColtonJ 17 днів тому

    I love her so much! Fan for life!

  • @msbond700
    @msbond700 Місяць тому +2

    Her movies are awesome ❤

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 Місяць тому +2

    REESE IS A ICON!

  • @gigivoicu9998
    @gigivoicu9998 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @HeatherB81
    @HeatherB81 18 днів тому

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

  • @artrell
    @artrell 12 днів тому +2

    Freeway is one of my movies of hers, sucks they didn’t mention it.

  • @stefonthemove
    @stefonthemove 18 днів тому

    Love Reese. I attempt to watch anything she does!

  • @gegeavila6992
    @gegeavila6992 Місяць тому +1

    Super love her. Shes the best

  • @VainRose5
    @VainRose5 29 днів тому

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

  • @williamtendo7835
    @williamtendo7835 27 днів тому

    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 👌🏽💯😊

  • @its-MK...
    @its-MK... 11 днів тому +1

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

  • @GB82757
    @GB82757 4 дні тому

    Love her 🫶🏼

  • @archieizhellboye
    @archieizhellboye Місяць тому

    love her so much from day 1, geeez 😍

  • @Bravokaylyn
    @Bravokaylyn Місяць тому +5

    I love how her southern accent comes in and out haha

  • @danny7675
    @danny7675 Місяць тому +1

    Aw man. Reese Witherspoon, what a woman. Ive never been an actor, but PLEASE BELIEVE, I have definitely played Elle Woods 😂

  • @user-sg9om8zi8y
    @user-sg9om8zi8y Місяць тому +6

    Reese please do a movie about Dolly's life, play her!

    • @user-cj1kz8jf4y
      @user-cj1kz8jf4y Місяць тому +1

      An honor one day,if they asked her. She has long way to go

  • @willallen3193
    @willallen3193 27 днів тому +1

    LOVE the morning show!

  • @armandoucles5346
    @armandoucles5346 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @rebeccag8589 16 днів тому

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

  • @siro4239
    @siro4239 Місяць тому +1

    She chose so many interesting roles!

  • @mic47013
    @mic47013 Місяць тому

    Amazing actress ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @giausername
    @giausername 10 днів тому

    election is my FAVORITE movie i love her so much

  • @rekanagy4609
    @rekanagy4609 Місяць тому +2

    What a career ❤

  • @theamazingandtalentedblake8296
    @theamazingandtalentedblake8296 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @i.am.fearlessone
    @i.am.fearlessone 24 дні тому

    I swear, Reese Witherspoon is the ONLY female actor where I would own basically EVERYTHING they've ever been in. She's AMAZING. I can't wait to see what else she performs in!! ❤

  • @ImTheKillaMonster
    @ImTheKillaMonster 14 днів тому

    love her so much!

  • @clairesnelson9961
    @clairesnelson9961 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @deidraroberts9628
    @deidraroberts9628 Місяць тому

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

  • @jeffescanto
    @jeffescanto 10 днів тому

    Just like heaven is still ny best movie with her

  • @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678
    @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678 Місяць тому +1

    What a talented and lucky lady 😊

  • @anitraorso8463
    @anitraorso8463 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! Reese's first role was in "The Man in the Moon" from 1991!

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 Місяць тому +2

    REESE AND HER DAUGHTER LOOK SO ALIKE!

  • @toriwalker7241
    @toriwalker7241 16 днів тому +1

    Jeez swept sweet home Alabama under the rug... that was one of my favorites.

  • @robinchipman6746
    @robinchipman6746 28 днів тому

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

  • @salemslady
    @salemslady Місяць тому +2

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

  • @zacheryspencer
    @zacheryspencer Місяць тому +15

    She didn’t say much about Sweet Home Alabama.. I guess she didn’t like that movie role

    • @leapintothewild
      @leapintothewild Місяць тому +1

      Most likely edited for time.

    • @zacheryspencer
      @zacheryspencer Місяць тому +1

      @@leapintothewild but all the others were longer and she seemed really into all the other roles.. I really feel like she didn’t like this role.. maybe I’m wrong.. just felt that way

  • @casiesilverman
    @casiesilverman 13 днів тому

    I hope she never does anything to her face because she is sooo stunning. That smile is so contagious

  • @itsem2024
    @itsem2024 18 днів тому

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

  • @erikanaraghi2595
    @erikanaraghi2595 Місяць тому +1

    What a career she's had! Wow!

  • @eviehammond9509
    @eviehammond9509 Місяць тому +3

    People doing a lot of "breaking down"this week!😂