Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon began pursuing her acting career after graduating from Stanford University. Her early critical success included roles in film such as Best Laid Plans, Cruel Intentions, and American Psycho, but it was herportrayal of Elle Woods in the box office hit Legally Blonde that marked a turning point in her career. Witherspoon went on to win an Academy Award in 2005 for her role in Walk the Line. Her recent films include Water for Elephants, This Means War, Mud, and Devil's Knot. Read More Read Less