Reese Witherspoon Timeline
March 22, 1976
Born Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to John Witherspoon and Betty Reese.
1998
Stars in Pleasantville with Tobey Maguire.
1999
Stars in Cruel Intentions with Ryan Philippe, Selma Blair, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
June 5, 1999
Marries actor Ryan Philippe.
Sept. 9, 1999
Daughter Ava Elizabeth Philippe is born.
1999
Stars in Election.
2000
Appears in American Psycho with Christian Bale.
2001
Stars in Legally Blonde with Luke Wilson and Selma Blair.
2002
Stars in Sweet Home Alabama with Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, and Candice Bergen.
2003
Stars in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde with Luke Wilson, Sally Field, and Bob Newhart.
Oct. 23, 2003
Son Deacon Phillippe is born.
2004
Stars in Vanity Fair.
2005
Stars in Just Like Heaven with with Mark Ruffalo.
2005
Plays the role of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, with Joaquin Phoenix playing the role of Johnny Cash.
March 5, 2005
Wins the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Walk the Line.
