“It’s interesting what happened to me,” Witherspoon said on the Aug. 23 feature edition of Harper’s BAZAAR. “When I was divorced before, the tabloids were able to tell other people how I felt or how I was treated, and it was out of control. “
“To be able to communicate directly with other people about what’s going on in my life and share it in the same way that I explain wonderful professional or private experiences, it’s much more original to be able to say things in my own voice and not let anyone else know what’s going on,” she said, referring to her divorce from Toth.
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Reese Witherspoon recently posed for Harper’s Bazaar magazine. (Harper’s Bazaar/Case Bird)
Witherspoon and Toth announced their divorce on Instagram, days before their wedding anniversary.
“We have some non-public news to share. . . It is with wonderful care and attention that we have made the difficult resolution to divorce,” they said. “We have spent so many glorious years together and move forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for all that we have created together. “
“Our highest priority is our son and our entire circle of relatives as we navigate this next chapter,” they added. “These questions are never simple and are incredibly personal. We appreciate everyone’s respect for the privacy of our circle of relatives at this time. “
Witherspoon and Toth married in 2011. La former couple have a son together, Tennessee. The “Morning Show” actress has two children with her first husband, Ava and Deacon.
“It’s such an amicable decision,” a source told People magazine at the time. “They are so determined to be parents together. They are committed to their total circle of relatives and make it as seamless as possible for everyone. “
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Following the announcement of her divorce, Witherspoon slowed down “just a little bit” in the interview.
“My brain doesn’t stop, my life adapts and I run a business,” Witherspoon admitted. “But it’s okay. In reality, creativity is endless and you’re just looking for the next source of inspiration, so if you’re going through a little bit of a slowdown, that’s good. “
Reese Witherspoon had her makeup touched up during a break from filming “Sweet Home Alabama. “(Getty Images)
Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley starred in “Big Little Lies. ” (Getty Images)
Witherspoon has carved out a niche for herself in Hollywood as an actress and producer. He landed roles early in his career as “Election” and “Legally Blonde. “Witherspoon continued that good fortune with roles in “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Walk the Line,” which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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She began generating stories about women told through women through her company Hello Sunshine in 2016, and added HBO’s “Big Little Lies” and “Gone Girl. “
“Hello Sunshine was built around the concept that media largely ruled through male voices and attitudes, so to be able to create opportunities where women tell their stories in their own words, you just get a greater attitude of human enjoyment,” Witherspoon explained.
“It’s just a new era, a new era to succeed and excel, and I’m satisfied to be the fuel they need. “
Lately, Witherspoon has focused on bringing combined projects that bring lightness to what’s in the world. She recently starred in “Your Place or Mine” alongside Ashton Kutcher.
“I think the human capacity to deal with so much pain and tragedies that have occurred in the world is diminished,” Witherspoon said. “We’re just not meant to be struck by sadness and devastation. “
“I think of opportunities to make videos and TV screens that are lighthearted, optimistic, funny, just funny. I think about what I want to see on a Friday night, and while I can enjoy a screen about a true crime or podcast, I want a little lightness. I think the world is looking for a little shine. “
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