There's just something about Reese Witherspoon. Whether she's conquering the courtroom as Elle Woods or crooning before a crowd as June Carter Cash, the New Orleans-born, Nashville-raised actress wins us over every time. Maybe it's her humble Southern heritage, those big, beautiful eyes (and even bigger heart), or the fact that she's been in the business for 25 years. In that time, Reese has had so many hits, it's hard to pick just one. Still, we set out to answer to impossible question: What's the best Reese Witherspoon movie? Here are some of our favorites featuring the star, excluding TV movies, video shorts, and a few lesser loved films.
Jack the Bear (1993)
Then just a teen, Reese delivers a touching performance as a schoolgirl and one of the main character’s first loves.
Home Again (2017)
Although it falls short of Reese’s other romantic comedies, this fun flick does the trick for a Reese fix.
How Do You Know (2010)
Reese gets caught in a classic love triangle (with costars Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd) in this flawed yet likable film.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
The "bend and snap" wasn't quite as effective the second time around, this sweet sequel still earns a spot on our list.
Fear (1996)
Before they both were big, Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon co-starred in this intense cult classic about young love gone horribly wrong.
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
While transforming Madeleine L'Engle's fantasy novel into a stunning motion picture, director Ava DuVernay "demanded inclusiveness," Reese told Time. That translated into Reese as Mrs. Whatsit, Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Who, and Oprah Winfrey as Mrs. Which.
A Far Off Place (1993)
Sixteen-year-old Reese scored her second major motion picture role in this adventurous family film.
Best Laid Plans (1999)
Teeming with twists, this suspenseful drama shows off Reese's knack for the neo-noir.
Rendition (2007)
Featuring Meryl Streep, Jake Gyllenhaal, and of course, Reese, Rendition is worth a watch, if only for its star-studded cast.
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Opposite Ryan Philippe, who later that year would become her first husband (and eventually, father to her oldest children), Reese stuns in one of the era's most iconic teen movies.
Vanity Fair (2004)
Even those without a preference for period pieces will probably enjoy this historical drama based on the book by William Makepeace Thackeray. And the costumes!
Penelope (2006)
Not only did Reese co-produce this modern-day fairy tale, but she also acts in it.
Just Like Heaven (2005)
Reese goes full-on Ghost alongside love interest Mark Ruffalo in this cute crowd-pleaser.
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)
The star swaps her signature Southern accent for a British one in the big-screen adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play.
Water for Elephants (2011)
You won't be able to take your eyes off of our lovely leading lady in this visually gorgeous romance based on a bestseller.
American Psycho (2000)
Supported by strong costars such as Reese, who plays his fiancée, Christian Bale is truly terrifying in this reimagining of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
Twilight (1998)
No, not that Twilight. The acting (including that by Reese) was the best thing about this '90s thriller.
Sing (2016)
Yes, that really is Reese singing Katy Perry's "Firework" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off." More than a decade after learning to sing for Walk the Line, Reese dusted off her pipes to play a pig (and mom to many piglets) in this kids' movie.
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
The magic of animation means the 5'1" star got to play the 50-foot-tall Ginormica.
Inherent Vice (2014)
Reese Witherspoon reunited with Joaquin Phoenix for this Paul Thomas Anderson mystery-drama—and their chemistry is as on-point as ever.
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