Here's What Reese Witherspoon Looks Like In Real Life Vs. Instagram
Reese Witherspoon is one of the most beloved and successful actors today, known for her Southern charm, comedic chops, and girl-next-door persona.
Her career began at the age of 7 when she starred in her first commercial, and she landed her first breakout role at the age of 14 in "The Man in the Moon," per Nicki Swift. Witherspoon then worked as an extra in several shows and movies before she garnered further recognition for her role in the 1996 movie "Fear" opposite Mark Wahlberg (via IMDb).
The roles that followed solidified her place in Hollywood, including "Cruel Intentions," "Legally Blonde," and "Sweet Home Alabama" — in addition to a guest-starring role on "Friends" as Rachel Greene's sister. She even won an Oscar for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in 2005's "Walk the Line." Witherspoon started her own production company, Hello Sunshine, which she sold for $900 million in 2021, per CNBC.
Clearly, the mom of two has no shortage of success, yet she remains refreshingly down-to-earth on social media, whether she's sharing her latest Reese's Book Club pick or a makeup-free selfie.
Reese Witherspoon likes to keep it real
When it comes to being confident in her own skin, Reese Witherspoon has it all figured out. Many of her Instagram posts show her in everyday clothes and wearing little to no makeup, and, at 45 (as of this writing), she looks youthful and gorgeous. One recent paparazzi shot caught the actress on the go with a refreshingly bare face, wearing a white sweatshirt, sporting a headband in her tousled blond hair, and carrying an adorable puppy.
It should come as no surprise that her skin is amazing, given that Witherspoon is always ready to share her favorite skincare hacks and tricks. She often talks about the importance of sunscreen and how she passes along her beauty knowledge to daughter Ava, her lookalike, per Glamour.
Not only does she remain authentic on social media, but Witherspoon likes to let her true beauty shine through in her work, too. According to Insider, while filming the movie "Wild," she and director Jean-Marc Vallee decided to go for a natural look for her character. She admitted that she was surprised to see herself like that on the big screen, but she wound up enjoying the experience.