How Reese Witherspoon Helped Her Niece Start Her Hollywood Career

Reese Witherspoon cordially invited her niece to a day on set. 

Abby James Witherspoon gleefully invited fans to join her on this journey. Given that she followed her aunt during filming, she provided a peek behind the scenes of the excursion.

In a June 16 video posted on Aunt Reese’s Instagram, the 19-year-old stated, “I truly appreciate learning from skilled professionals, and it’s particularly enjoyable when my teacher is Aunt Reese. I also found great value in learning from not just my aunt but the fantastic group of women she interacts with.

Abby, who is the eldest daughter of John Witherspoon (Reese’s brother), posted videos on set during filming, showing the Legally Blonde actress getting ready with hair and makeup, her aunt’s pet dog roaming about, and the crew busy throughout the day.

She shared that we also marked a producer’s birthday by enjoying cupcakes, she said while holding the sweet treat. “One of the best aspects of working on set is that you’ll never feel hungry,” she added. “Sometimes, there are even flowers and dogs around. I had an incredible day. Thanks, Aunt Reese!

It’s clear that Abby has acknowledged Reese as a significant influence in her life, and it appears that this sentiment is reciprocated. In fact, the actress from “Big Little Lies” disclosed that both Abby and her younger sister Draper Witherspoon served as partial inspirations for the creation of Hello Sunshine’s Gen Z sister label, Sunnie.

In her statement about the upcoming platform, Reese expressed that it has long been a desire of hers to create a space where young women can truly be themselves. This platform, specifically tailored for Gen Z females, aims to showcase that these women are not just defined by negativity as they’re often portrayed in media; instead, they are multi-dimensional, creative beings with remarkable power and influence.

For Reese, a mother to Ava Phillippe (age 25) and Deacon Phillippe (age 21), who shares them with ex-partner Ryan Phillippe, as well as Tennessee Toth (age 12) with ex-partner Jim Toth, the motivation for her business arose following her experience of reading scripts that she found “extremely discouraging” and at times even bordering on and exhibiting misogyny.

At Cannes Lions on June 18, she shared with the audience about a particularly crude advertisement she had read, featuring a man making jokes about his partner’s chest or similar. Unimpressed, she contacted her agent, expressing her disapproval: “This is terrible,” she said, “I won’t watch it, I don’t want my daughter to see it, and I have no intention of being associated with the casting for this project.

The Oscar recipient stated, “My representative told me, every actress in Hollywood is eager for this role,” she added. “That moment was truly enlightening for me, as I came to understand that when women aren’t involved from the very start of scriptwriting and filmmaking – shaping the narratives and concepts – essentially, those stories don’t represent or resonate with their experiences.

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In the year 2023, I had the pleasure of embarking on a journey to Jamaica, accompanied by my striking eldest daughter who shares a strong resemblance with me and my lovely daughter Beatrix. (The Full House alum was part of our entourage.)

As Yolanda Hadid’s devoted daughter, seeing her shine on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I couldn’t help but be inspired by her success. Just like mother, I too stepped into the spotlight, starting my career in fashion at a young age. Ever since then, I’ve been gracing runways and making a name for myself in the industry.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I find it fascinating to witness the cinematic journeys of families, and the Eastwoods are no exception. Speaking personally, I’ve noticed that Scott Eastwood, the fifth offspring of the legendary Clint Eastwood, has chosen a path similar to his father’s, gracing our screens in movies such as “Suicide Squad,” “Snowden,” “The Fate of the Furious,” and “Pacific Rim.

In 2017, I stood alongside my mini-me – my third child – at the Jefferson Awards Foundation’s 2017 DC National Ceremony held at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. My loving wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, and our youngest son, Romeo Bongiovi, were there too, with me on either side. As for who I am, I’m simply a dedicated follower, known to many as the singer of Bon Jovi.

The identical twosome were grinning ear to ear as they attended the 2016 production of “Finding Neverland” in New York City.

Woah, the Marsden men’s resemblance was uncanny at the 2017 SAG Awards.

In April 2025, the daughter of the star known as Alfie, who she had with her former partner Tom Sturridge, accompanied her mother for an uncommon appearance in public in London.

Double take! The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum’s  daughter looks like her younger sister!

The soccer star has the cutest plus-one ever at the London premiere of Ronaldo.

Sailor is taking after her mom in the modeling industry.

And Kate’s daughter is also following in her mom’s famous footsteps.

Before the Hot Pursuit premiere in Los Angeles, they were striking a pose for an Instagram shot, and it’s clear to see they share a strong resemblance as mother and daughter!

Like mother, like daughter. The two attend the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2015.

In a surprising resemblance, they both sport identical jumpsuits, neatly styled hair, and glasses – making them appear as twin pair rather than a mother and daughter! On Instagram, Willis humorously commented, “Sometimes you realize you’re turning into your mom…#twinning #imnotmad.

Pictured here in 2010, the pop icon’s daughter is a fashionista just like her mama!

You’ll get a kick out of how much the soccer star and his son look alike.

The lively morning TV presenter commemorated her daughter’s 14th birthday by sharing this cute picture. Check out their striking similarity!

Once upon a time in Hollywood…the Kill Bill actress twinned with her daughter on the red carpet.

Little Blue stole the show at the 2017 Grammys, and she’s totally #twinning with her pops!

At the Staples Center, the actress famous for Days of Our Lives and her daughter join in the festive mood as they attend Disney On Ice Presents Frozen.

In the fashionable city of Paris during the Chanel Fall-Winter Haute Couture event, I found myself mirroring my daughter’s style quite remarkably, thanks to our shared bob hairstyles. It was as if we had stepped out of a mirror, creating an unforgettable mother-daughter fashion moment.

The Oscar-winner and her daughter both rock the red hair.

The nearly identical stunning stars even dress the same!

The Fuller House star and her daughter are practically twins at the Summer TCA Press Tour. 

The son of Daniel Day-Lewis, who played in “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Lincoln”, and French actress Isabelle Adjani, made his grand catwalk debut at the 2015 Paris Fashion Week. He walked alongside Julianne Moore into the Chanel show.

The two stunned on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards in London.

If you didn’t know better, you might’ve guessed they were sisters!

This apple certainly doesn’t fall far from the tree!

Mammia Mia! You can certainly see the family resemblance.

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