Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine

Reese Witherspoon is not just an Oscar-winning actress; she is also a major Hollywood influencer. Her media company, Hello Sunshine, has been behind stories that put a female perspective front-and-center, such as the TV series "Big Little Lies" and "Little Fires Everywhere." Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine executives Sarah Harden and Lauren Neustadter about their philosophy, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting production.
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[@robertschwartz4810]

" I bet on myself. I'm my own lottery ticket". Worth remembering.

[@helohalo3106]

Idk man but this women is so inspiring I think it’s phenomenal that she took this in her hands and shines a spotlight on untold stories

[@merylparks1584]

I love When Reese said I'm my own lottery ticket, I always felt that way, but a great way to put it.

[@vivsgm7538]

I'ma write it on a wall: "I will put in the hours. I bet on myself. I'm my own lottery ticket. If no one else shows up, I KNOW I WILL SHOW UP and I know I will do the work" RW

[@write2ap]

It gave me chills!

[@debbiekeith3304]

I've loved watching her works. I love how she is supportive of women's dreams.

[@carolyncarlson-yellen4790]

I love and believe in you, Reese Witherspoon. Your comedies bring joy into my life. Everyone needs to be able to have a good laugh.

[@lorilori3]

We love Reese...an inspiring, talented and real human being. Happy Mother's Day to All mom's!

[@crystalsherman8896]

I have been a fan of hers since The Man on the Moon movie. She is one of my favorite actresses.

[@caylin20]

Same! Loved that movie. 💜

[@roseandrade2114]

Love this woman. Smart, gifted, talented, kind, funny, and beautiful inside and out.

[@liliana1lfr]

What a nice interview. Creating the Hello, Sunshine production company also gives distinguished female actresses an outlet when formerly they had been shunned for youthful actresses by the Hollywood community.

[@MTknitter22]

yes - for men or women its admirable to make the most of opportunities for any age!!

[@geraldrigor1374]

She reads a lot of books, that is the explanation why she is so successful. We leaern many things just by the simple act of reading. Things, ideas that helps us become successful individuals. Kudos to reese. Bon voyage in this journey we call life.

[@MM-dv9hp]

I love her confidence...I am paying attention.

[@soniaalvarado5372]

Love her! What a great role model for all women at any age.

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

"DO YOU KNOW MY NAME SIR???!!! NO???!!! REALLY???!!! YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHO I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = Reese Witherspoon screaming at police officers during her arrest. Let us never forget that Reece Witherspoon thinks that she is better than everyone else.

[@john-smith.]

@@Monster_Mover_Stocks Boo Hoo

[@lorol5224]

Reese's performance in Big Little Lies was exquisite. I love and respect what she's doing in the movie industry. What a boss!

[@Yolduranduran]

I'm My Own lottery ticket. Wow.

[@patsylvest]

My thought exactly! Going to remember that one.

[@WakingRay]

yoloduran duran I was about to post the same thing ! ❤

[@melo39987]

Me too! Love her. Right on Reese!

[@Mipps007]

That’s a profound statement, isn’t it?! Gonna write that one where I can see it every day!

[@bigtime2413]

@4 MORE YEARS ! Yes!

[@MsMadmax1]

I admire any company that makes a place for women in an industry that values women only when they're eye candy. Once they get to be mothers, or over 40 and their sex appeal comes second to their talent, they recognize the talent as being the most important thing. I'm looking forward to Reese doing the screen adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing. It was an amazing book and it she sticks very closely with the plot, it will be an amazing movie.

[@wolflarson71]

If you haven't already, treat yourself to Election (her best movie IMO).

[@SirJamesthePaul]

wolflarson71 That movie is one of the most honest depictions of high school ever.

[@lorilori3]

One of my all time favorite movies.

[@talim889]

Yes! it's her best work and best movie

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@SirJamesthePaul Isn't that right. It was still 90s and such, back then (since it came out in 1999).

[@chrisfinch8637]

That movie was like Reese Witherspoon in the pre-Elle Woods days.

[@davettaoldcrow4865]

Little fires everywhere is a great book ❤❤❤

[@noragharbaoui1656]

Love Reese, great actress

[@adelaferreira4575]

She deserves every success she has have,a smart ,beautiful and talented woman Reese W .

[@winnmiller6012]

Great interview! And this is SO KEY to staying in the game of Hollywood: form a production company and YOU find good projects to produce. Like YOU have to do the heavy lifting...😊👍👍👍.

[@erictheisen3203]

That interview of the actress Reese Witherspoon is awesome!

[@baygladney1261]

Love Reese! She's a force for good. Type A at its best!!🎉💕💯

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

"DO YOU KNOW MY NAME SIR???!!! NO???!!! REALLY???!!! YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHO I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = Reese Witherspoon screaming at police officers during her arrest. Let us never forget that Reece Witherspoon thinks that she is better than everyone else.

[@john-smith.]

CLOWN< Boo Hoo

[@anitajinfla9762]

You GO girl! So awesome for her....very intelligent women.... The industry needs more women like them for sure 😊

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

"DO YOU KNOW MY NAME SIR???!!! NO???!!! REALLY???!!! YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHO I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = Reese Witherspoon screaming at police officers during her arrest. Let us never forget that Reece Witherspoon thinks that she is better than everyone else.

[@john-smith.]

@@Monster_Mover_Stocks Boo Hoo

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

The elevator man concept. Goes down with the ship. Can't have just anyone pressing buttons when the combo pulls the hold out

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

Yesterday sitting on the hillside I could feel the entire mountain shifting. Earth quakes. Really small and fast ones over a half hour period I could feel it was sliding without a snap after a build up like other plates normally do. I don't think I'll be alive tomorrow. I don't feel good. I can't survive without money. Noone ever has in human history. That's why you are about to be executed for pretending you stole my money

[@jessicalt4121]

Nice work ladies! Keep it up. I hope there are more diverse movies in the near future too.

[@vivsgm7538]

She's my Hero👏

[@hellocharlieebarley]

Crazy to me that despite having such longevity in the industry, people really doubted her producing skills!

[@AM-br4ix]

She is truly the kind of woman every man would be BLESSED enough to be in Love with in this life! I love her and I don't really know her other than watching her in movies or interviews! She's Kind, Compassionate, Generous, Loving, GORGEOUS, a Beautiful Personality and Crazy Talented! Who in their right mind would not want to be in Love with Reese Witherspoon! She's totally Awesome! Her first ex husband gave us A Good Thing for sure! Wow, Ryan...what an idiot man!?!

[@maureensokora7143]

Love her so much!!

[@MsBamafanatic]

"... who don't do as much as you do..." Puhleeze, Rita. Many of "the rest of us" don't have multiple assistants to help us with DOUBLE or TRIPLE what you or Reese have to do in a day. We do it ALL ourselves. Like work, care for children, TEACH our children, shop, clean, yard work. You name it, we do it - ourselves. That's nice that Reese has the time to sit in her car and cry. I don't even have time for that because I'm too busy doing EVERYTHING ALL BY MYSELF. If I cried in my car, it would have to be driving on the way to the store, and not just sitting in it. And if I'm laying on my floor crying, I'm picking things up off of it at the same time. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[@MatthewHumm]

Reese is an inspiration. I hope I can be more like her when I grow up. & that if I’m lucky I’ll write my life’s story & hello sunshine will be interested 🤞🏽

[@n.pn.p634]

Love her

[@alezandradavila2581]

Gone girl is amazing !!!!

[@christinemurphy5314]

Love RW - ugh I get so emotional listening to her express her passion and goals. I totally resonate with what she's putting down. RW you're my favorite person and book nerd!

[@MTknitter22]

Hey guys the how DO you do it and be a Mom is really silly - MILLIONS do it and its far easier when you are wealthy and have lots of help Reese would be the first to say so! Like her 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lindseycarribean5113]

Amazing woman

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

"DO YOU KNOW MY NAME SIR???!!! NO???!!! REALLY???!!! YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHO I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = Reese Witherspoon screaming at police officers during her arrest. Let us never forget that Reece Witherspoon thinks that she is better than everyone else.

[@john-smith.]

CLOWN< Boo Hoo

[@darlahkelley9800]

Way To Go Girlfriend's♥️

[@dwightwil7110]

You are one of my favorite people

[@alezandradavila2581]

Big little lies was amazing

[@77490701]

This interview looks like its two interviews being merged together

[@adorei3285]

Gostei como um programa um dois três 🕒 adorei facas o que faças és bonita inteligente consegue fazer impossível

[@brinnymarcano9451]

I'm my own lottery tickect. I LOVE THAT. WELL SAID

[@cynthiahamil9801]

Reese, I've got it! Hey -- Film in AUSTIN or IRVING --- they both have good production studios, I've seen the production studios in Irving - and they have a great facility with great sound stages! They produced the multi million dollar series of BARNEY (as in the purple dinosaur there)! Road Trip!!!!! Yeah!!!! TEXAS!!!! Go Girl! While California is in this Lockdown with Quarantine Restrictions -- Shoot in TEXAS!

[@danau668]

I have a biggest crush on Reese Witherspoon. I really admire her way of thinking. I hope I can be the reese witherspoon in my Country. Adapting books for movies. Well I'm my own lottery ticket. I'll do it.

[@adorei3285]

Bella ciao canção italiana vais gostar Bella Queen Michele Reese 🌹 smile 💋👸👍⛲🎇💯🌹💖🎯🐺

[@victoriaperkovic4938]

Hello to you Sun

[@adorei3285]

Teu riso é tão bom como o dia sol

[@ultem2323]

My favorite is The Best Laid Plans 1999

[@sanar_desde_adentro_58]

❤❤❤

[@debbiek7193]

Respect her work and what she is doing for women in the industry. Full stop. Not a nice person. Many successful actors aren’t but we like their WORK. The end.

[@bryancash9051]

Debbie K what is the point of this comment? You have a woman breaking through the boys club lifting up woman and their stories and you decide to come in and try and knock her down peg? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@debbiek7193]

Truth. You can say the truth about how a person “is” in spite of their accomplishments. Sorry if the truth about her offends YOU.

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

Sorry, Reese, I just can't look at your face without thinking of Seth Mcfarlane's chin joke on FAMILY GUY....🇵🇷🇺🇸🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@edmsing]

No one is questioning that for a woman to appear anywhere on television she must dye her hair and paint her face, except maybe me. At one time or another she would first have to show a little ankle for anyone to pay her even a little attention, I ask you, now is that some sort of progress? Also, before I forget, she must in addition, “be young”…

[@cosmiconni6321]

Starting mornings is always good when reeses peanut butter cup is involved. Not this reeses

[@timbucktwo5929]

You are aloud to have any little thing you want sweetheart 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@randyovercash8234]

Sorry Reese on Loretta

[@terryfriend16]

Yeah... people just love her...💄🎩

[@kennethlane5474]

Sandra lane

[@joewilhelm9341]

Cool chick

[@adorei3285]

🌅🌞

[@ariouiali7730]

Super gôod Time all beuatiful super super super wow love yuo gôod day all beuatiful super wow

[@kennethlane5474]

Amy lane

[@kennethlane5474]

Jennifer coffee is jennifer lane

[@aprilnelson3018]

Did they honestly say "Jane Carter Cash"?

[@elioks]

Play these spoons baby doll

[@exbronco]

Most Americans like the lockdown.

[@kennethlane5474]

Kirsten lane

[@kennethlane5474]

Susan lane

[@kennethlane5474]

Kathy lane

[@RC-ku8pr]

Awwww...SO YOU THINK YOUR ABOVE THE LAW BECAUSE YOU'RE R WEATHERSPOON...NO WAY YOUR KNOW DIFFERENT THEN THE CLEANING LADY OR MAN DOWN THE HALL.....

[@RC-ku8pr]

@CJ Register LOL ...LOL...LOL. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.....

[@andrenewcomb3708]

300 miles? Phlebitis?

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

"DO YOU KNOW MY NAME SIR???!!! NO???!!! REALLY???!!! YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHO I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = Reese Witherspoon screaming at police officers during her arrest. Let us never forget that Reece Witherspoon thinks that she is better than everyone else.

[@ryan92335]

Thats right... Shes on an elevated level. Oh well.

[@john-smith.]

CLOWN< Boo Hoo

[@debdeb9817]

The Verbally Abusive Clown jealous much?

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

@@debdeb9817 How does my comment indicate jealously on my part? I'm jealous that I didn't sleep my way to the top in Hollyweird? LOL She said what she said on tape. Stop pretending that she is anything other than what she is.

[@josefmanga]

That's what you do when you're an aging actor with a certain amount of success and not getting the roles that you want. You become producer.

[@adorei3285]

🫂🌍🎻👸🌹💋❤️💘

[@saurabhjangam6535]

I bet her company is not worth 900 million

[@timbucktwo5929]

I am hungry I got to get me a sandwich I shall return would you like anything dear.? Give me my 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🤗💥

[@icarryamessage]

Why doesn't she talk about giving every teacher a free dress but then backed out

[@juliequigley637]

Do you have no clue why people call themselves actresses. Is your life that awful that you need to portray other characters?

[@WDEMMEL]

Too woke

[@floydfletcher4313]

I wonder if she shaves down there.

[@PR7-82]

Creepy loser get a life!!

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

@@PR7-82 It was an HONEST question that we are ALL dying to know the answer to!!!!

[@wolflarson71]

floyd fletcher Good question for your mom.

[@monas.6839]

Did you eat lead paint as a child?

[@kirsten1007]

You're an idiot. Lol