Reese Witherspoon says anxiety was key to her career success:
But now that she's getting older, Reese Witherspoon says she's learning to slow down and be content ...
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How Anxiety Fueled Reese Witherspoon's SuccessAt 49, Witherspoon credits intense self-imposed pressure for her career rise and now focuses on balancing life and achievements.
Key FactsNov 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Reese Witherspoon attributes her professional achievements to the high anxiety and self-pressure she experienced.
- Despite winning three Oscars and major box office hits, her abilities as a producer were often doubted.
- She founded Hello Sunshine and has produced and starred in Apple TV’s 'The Morning Show' since 2019.
- Witherspoon is now embracing a slower pace and contentment after years of striving for perfection.
I was probably successful because I had so much anxiety. They go hand in hand.— Reese Witherspoon in an interview with Harper's Bazaar.
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- Reese Witherspoon revealed being forced to film a sex scene with Mark Wahlberg for the 1996 film Fear, despite her refusal.
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