Reese Witherspoon is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She was born on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Witherspoon began her acting career in 1991 and rose to prominence in the late 1990s with roles in films such as "Election" and "Cruel Intentions." She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Walk the Line" in 2006. Witherspoon is also a successful producer, having founded her production company, Pacific Standard, in 2012. In addition to her acting and producing work, she has launched several businesses, including a media company and a clothing line.