Name: Reese Witherspoon
Birth name: Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon
Date of birth: March 22, 1976
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation: Actress, producer
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976. She is a famous American actress and film producer, who has established herself as one of Hollywood's top actresses in recent years. Witherspoon was once the highest paid actress in Hollywood. In 1998 she appeared in three major movies: Overnight Delivery, Pleasantville, and Twilight. In 2003 saw her return as lead actress and executive producer of Legally Blonde 2. In 2005, Witherspoon received worldwide attention and praise for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, which earned her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress.