Reese Witherspoon shares throwback photo from her teenage years
Reese Witherspoon reflected on her career and how far she’s come in a new Instagram post that included a throwback photo from her teenage years.
The 46-year-old actress took to the social media platform on Friday to share a word of appreciation for those who helped her become the award-winning actress, producer and writer she is today, in the alongside a sweet snap from when she was in her teens.
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In the undated snap, Witherspoon posed with a camera while rocking a cream-colored button-up blouse that she tucked into salmon-colored pants and rolled up at the ankles. Her hair also wasn’t the usual blonde we’re all used to seeing, taking on a reddish-brown hue while being styled half up and half down.
The morning show the star shared the photo to help promote her new short film, Increase, which she produced with her production company, Hello Sunshine, with the help of organic pita chip company Stacy’s, filmmaker Nisha Ganatra and author Rupi Kaur.
The new film follows three women–Sajani Amarasiri by Kola Goodies, Jocelyn Ramirez of Todo Verde, and Maria Jose Palacio of Progeny Coffee – as they journey through the journey to make their business dreams a reality.
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“#Stacys_Partner From the beginning of my career, there have been women who paved the way for me and helped lift me up. That’s why when I founded #HelloSunshine, it was so important for me to create a business dedicated to celebrating women and creating a path forward for future generations,” she wrote in the caption.
Witherspoon’s statement continued: “RISE, a new film in partnership with Hello Sunshine, @stacys, filmmaker @nisha.ganatra and artist/performer @rupikaur_, showcases the incredible stories of women who fought for a seat at the dinner table. , for the benefit of all who come behind them. I’m thrilled to announce that the film is available to stream on @primevideo.”
She concluded the caption by asking her fans to respond with something that helped them “climb” to their greatest potential.
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“I love it. My grandmother helped me grow in life. She taught me to fight for what I believe in, to wake up in the morning and smile at the woman who looks at herself in mirror and treat her with kindness. Most importantly, I have faith in the process. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” one fan shared.
Someone else shouted at all her friends, exclaiming, “Female friendships helped lift me up 🤍 there’s nothing like the support of our sisters!”
“People who supported me and gave me the confidence to move forward,” replied another.
Increase is currently streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.