Beautiful and popular actress REESE WITHERSPOON is only 25 years of age but she has already demonstrated her wide range and charisma with an impressive assortment of accomplished performances. Through her films, Reese has displayed a flair for both drama and comedy with a wit and wisdom beyond her years.
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Reese first attracted the attention of audiences and critics alike with her feature film debut in "The Man in the Moon". She went on to play the lead in the dramatic adventure "A Far Off Place" after starring opposite Patricia Arquette in the critically acclaimed feature film "Wildflower".
In 1996, Reese starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the thriller "Fear". She then went on to rave reviews for her fearless serio-comic performance in "Freeway".
She then again displayed her comic gifts in "Pleasantville". Reese and Toby Maguire starred as modern-day siblings who find themselves trapped in the wholesome world of a 1950's sitcom. Earlier that year she also starred in the dramatic thriller "Twilight".
Reese next starred opposite the very scrumptious Ryan Phillippe and talented Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Cruel Intentions" playing the virtuous maiden who captures the heart of an amoral playboy. Reese then continued a busy year with "Election", a satirically edged comedy. For playing a high school overachiever whose relentless drive inspires her teacher to sabotage her campaign for class president, she received the Best Actress Award from the National Society of Film Critics as well as a Golden Globe nomination.
Reese has since appeared in "Best Laid Plans", "American Psycho" and "Little Nicky" and gave a stellar performance as Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde". Her other films include "Jack the Bear", "S.F.W.", "Overnight Delivery" and the television films "Desperate Choices" and "Return to Lonesome Dove". Next year she'll co-star opposite Judi Dench and Rupert Everett in "The Importance of Being Earnest".
She is currently married to fellow actor Ryan Phillipe and they have one child.
No doubt we will be seeing a lot more of this versatile and talented young actor and we can't wait for that!
- Annemarie Failla