Reese Witherspoon is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She was born on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Witherspoon rose to fame in the late 1990s with her performances in "Election" and "Cruel Intentions." She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Walk the Line" in 2006. Witherspoon has also produced numerous successful films and TV shows through her production company, Hello Sunshine. She is known for her activism and has served as a board member for various organizations, including the Children's Defense Fund and the Women's March. Witherspoon is married and has three children.