In 2021, Forbes named Reese Witherspoon the richest actress in the world but how much is she worth in 2023? Details about the actress, producer, and entrepreneur.
A sought-after actress, cookbook author, producer, and a doting mom of three are just some of the titles Reese Witherspoon can proudly claim as hers.
After one of her first breakthroughs in the 1991 The Man in the Moon, she landed roles in movies like Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde and TV shows like The Morning Show. The unstoppable actress appeared in Legally Blonde 3 and others. So, how much is her net worth?
Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth are divorcing after 12 years of marriage. The actress and producer shared the news Friday in a joint statement from her and Toth on her verified Instagram account.
In the wake of their mutual separation, many fans of the actress are curious and want to know more about her financial status. Like, how much is Reese Witherspoon worth now?
What’s Reese Witherspoon’s net worth?
One of the most-recognized A-listers out there, Reese has proven time and time again that there’s no role she couldn’t play with unprecedented finesse and precision.
A mightily talented actress, she received a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her work in the critically acclaimed Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line, and another Golden Globe for her portrayal of Madeline Martha Mackenzie’s character in the 2017 HBO drama, Big Little Lies. So, what’s Reese’s net worth?
Reese Witherspoon’s net worth is estimated to be about $400 million according to Forbes.
An incredibly successful actress, producer, and entrepreneur with a range of ventures — including a book club, Reese’s Book Club — to boast, Reese has had plenty of opportunities to establish herself as the nation’s sweetheart. In addition to movies like Election and Legally Blonde, she produced flicks like Wild and Gone Girl.
Still one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, she got a reported $20 million from 10 episodes of The Morning Show.
Profile Summary
| Celebrated Name: | Reese Witherspoon |
| Net Worth: | $400 million |
| Profession: | Actress, Producer, Influencer, Book Author, Entrepreneur |
| Full Real Name: | Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon |
| Birthdate: | March 22, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | New Orleans, La. |
| Father: | Dr. John Draper Witherspoon, otolaryngologist and former lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army reserves |
| Mother: | Betty Reese, pediatric nurse (with a Ph.D. in pediatric nursing) and a professor of the Vanderbilt University. |
| Marriages: | Ryan Phillippe (from June 1999 to June 2008), Jim Toth (since March 2011 to March 2023) |
| Children: | with Ryan Phillippe: Ava Elizabeth and Deacon Reese, with Jim Toth: Tennessee James |
| Education: | attended Harding Academy and the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tenn., majored in English at Stanford University (has reportedly been on leave since the mid-90s) |
Reese Witherspoon doubles as a genius entrepreneur.
In August 2021, Reese caused quite a splash by selling her media company, Hello Sunshine, for more than $900 million. Not bad, huh. But Hello Sunshine is far from her first venture. In 2000, she founded the now-defunct Type A Films, the film production company behind Legally Blonde, Penelope, and others.
The Legally Blonde star, who still owns an estimated 18% stake in the business, is the world’s richest actress.
Frustrated with the roles she was getting, Witherspoon started an earlier production house Pacific Standard, which produced such films as Wild and Gone Girl, in 2012.
Reese and her husband of 12 years (now ex), Jim Toth, are both Hollywood heavyweights. A high-flying talent agent, Jim became the head of content acquisition and talent at Quibi relatively recently. He worked at the CCA beforehand.
Matthew McConaughey, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jamie Foxx, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, Zooey Deschanel, and Neil Patrick Harris are just some of the stars to have worked with Jim, according to Deadline.
Reese Witherspoon’s kids are A-listers in the making.
23-year-old Ava Elizabeth, Reese’s first kid with Ryan Phillippe, is a model and Instagram influencer.
Their second, Deacon Reese, is a musician. Deacon celebrated his 19th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2022. Reese’s third and only son with Jim, Tennessee James, is only 10 years old.
Reese recently announced her second divorce from her final J-name, Jim.
Sometime in 2010, Reese found herself at a party, plagued by the scourge of women everywhere — a drunk man that couldn’t take a hint that she wasn’t interested.
According to Reese, that’s when she met her future second husband, Jim Toth. Jim was a Hollywood agent, so at least Reese wasn’t dating another actor.
Reese and her third J-name tied the knot in March 2011 on her ranch (is it called Reese’s Ranch? Because if not, what a missed opportunity!) in California.
They had one child together, a son named Tennessee James.
Sadly, the couple announced that they were divorcing just days before their 12th wedding anniversary in 2023. A different source told Us Weekly that Reese actually didn’t want the divorce to happen, but the couple just grew apart over the years.
“It’s not a secret that this has been brewing for some time,” the source said. Hey, you know what they say, when one door closes another opens! Wishing nothing but the best for Reese and her family.
