1976-03-22 -
Reese Witherspoon was born Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She graduated from a private girls' school in Nashville, and then spent a year at Stanford before pursuing her acting career. However, she did have quite a career before college - included a leading role in "The Man In the Moon."
She garnered a Golden Globe nomination for "Legally Blonde," and eventually won extreme critical praise and multiple awards - including an Academy Award for Best Actress - for playing June Carter in "Walk the Line."
Awards and Accomplishments
| Year | Award | For |
| 2009 | 35th Peoples Choice Awards: Favorite Female Movie Star | |
| 2008 | 34th Peoples Choice Awards: Favorite Female Movie Star | |
| 2006 | 2006 Teen Choice Movie Actress: Drama | Walk The Line |
| 2006 | 78th Academy Awards: Best Actress | Walk The Line |
| 2006 | 12th SAG Awards: Outstanding Lead Movie Actress | Walk The Line |
| 2006 | 63rd Golden Globes: Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) | Walk The Line |
| 2006 | 32nd Peoples Choice Award: Favorite Leading Lady | |
| 2006 | 2005 Critics Choice Award: Best Actress | Walk The Line |
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