Filmography
From teenage debut to Oscar glory, from romantic comedies to gripping drama — a complete guide to Reese Witherspoon's extraordinary body of work across five decades of film and television.
The biographical film about the life of Johnny Cash in which Reese plays June Carter Cash. Her performance — including all live singing — earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe, and the SAG Award. Widely considered one of the finest acting performances of the 2000s.
Complete Career
From her 1991 debut to Legally Blonde 3 — every major acting role. Click any poster to see full details, ratings, and trailers.
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as Elle Woods
as June Carter Cash — 🏆 Oscar Winner
as Cheryl Strayed — 🏆 Oscar Nominated
as Tracy Flick
as Melanie Carmichael
as Marlena
as Rosita (voice)
as Debbie
as Rosita (voice)
as Annette Hargrove
as Mrs. Whatsit
as Susan / Ginormica (voice)
as Dani Trant
as Vanessa Lutz
as Nicole Walker
as Jennifer
as Elle Woods
as Elizabeth Masterson
as Isabella El-Ibrahim
as Kate
as Lauren Scott
as Juniper
as Carrie Davis
as Cooper
as Alice Kinney
as Elle Woods — ⭐ Most Anticipated
Complete Works
Reese's professional film debut at age 14. She plays Dani, a teenage girl experiencing first love. Critics immediately noted her extraordinary natural talent.
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A psychological thriller starring alongside Mark Wahlberg. Reese plays Nicole, a teenager whose relationship with an obsessive boyfriend turns dangerous.
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Alongside Tobey Maguire in this acclaimed satirical fantasy about two siblings transported into a 1950s TV show. A meditation on conformity and change.
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Her breakthrough dramatic performance as the fiercely ambitious Tracy Flick. Directed by Alexander Payne. Often cited as one of the finest comedic performances of the decade.
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A modern retelling of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Reese plays the innocent Annette Hargrove opposite Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
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Elle Woods. The role that changed everything. A feminist comedy that smashed stereotypes and earned Reese a Golden Globe nomination. Grossed $141M worldwide on an $18M budget.
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A massive commercial hit grossing $180M+ worldwide. Reese plays a New York fashion designer who must return to her Alabama roots — and her high school sweetheart.
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Her Oscar-winning portrayal of June Carter Cash. All singing performed live by Reese. One of the finest biographical performances in cinema history. Won Oscar, Golden Globe, and SAG Award.
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A Depression-era love story set in a traveling circus. Starring alongside Robert Pattinson, adapted from Sara Gruen's beloved novel.
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Based on Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her solo trek on the Pacific Crest Trail. Reese both starred and produced through Pacific Standard. Earned her second Oscar nomination.
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HBO's groundbreaking limited series featuring Reese alongside Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz. A masterclass in ensemble drama. Won 8 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited Series.
Starring alongside Kerry Washington in this adaptation of Celeste Ng's acclaimed novel. Also executive produced through Hello Sunshine. A searing exploration of race, class, and motherhood.
Apple TV+'s flagship drama. Reese stars as Bradley Jackson alongside Jennifer Aniston. The show tackles gender, power, and the #MeToo era. Also executive produced through Hello Sunshine.
Hello Sunshine
Sony Pictures adaptation of Delia Owens' #1 bestseller. Box office: $139M worldwide.
Amazon Prime Video series adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid's acclaimed novel.
Apple TV+ thriller starring Jennifer Garner. Adapted from Laura Dave's bestselling novel.
Netflix romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher.
Apple TV+ crime drama. 3 seasons. Produced and co-starring Octavia Spencer.
David Fincher's acclaimed thriller, produced by Pacific Standard. Grossed $369M worldwide.