Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She began her acting career in the early 1990s with roles in television series and films. Witherspoon’s breakthrough role came in 2001 with her performance in “Legally Blonde,” which led to roles in films such as “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Walk the Line,” and “Big Little Lies.” Her performance in “Walk the Line” earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.