Editing Reese Witherspoon (section)

==Other ventures==
===Business and philanthropy===
[[File:Reese Witherspoon 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Witherspoon at the [[Oval Office]] in 2009]]

Witherspoon owned a production company called [[Type A Films]], which the media believed was named after a nickname from her childhood, "Little Miss Type A".<ref name="ambition" /><ref>{{cite news|date=February 13, 2006 |author=Hancock, Tiffany |title=Fashion victim: Reese Witherspoon |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2006/02/13/efvictim11.xml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071203034324/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=%2Ffashion%2F2006%2F02%2F13%2Fefvictim11.xml |archive-date=December 3, 2007 |access-date=November 5, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, when asked about the company by ''[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]'' magazine, she clarified the name's origin: "...&nbsp;people think I named it after myself... It was actually an [[in-joke]] with my family because at [age] 7 I understood complicated medical terms, such as the difference between [[Type A and Type B personality theory|type A and type B personalities]]. But I just wished I'd named the company Dogfood Films or Fork or something. You carry that baggage all your life."<ref name="That's Reese" /> In March 2012, Witherspoon merged Type A Films with [[Bruna Papandrea]]'s "Make Movies" banner to form a new production company called Pacific Standard.<ref>{{cite news|date=March 18, 2012 |author=Borys Kit |title=Reese Witherspoon, Bruna Panadrea Merge Production Companies to Create Pacific Standard |work=Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reese-witherspoon-papandrea-pacific-standard-297776 |access-date=July 28, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430153822/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reese-witherspoon-papandrea-pacific-standard-297776 |archive-date=April 30, 2012}}</ref> In 2016, Witherspoon and Papandrea parted ways, and Witherspoon gained full control of the company.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/reese-witherspoon-bruna-papandrea-split-pacific-standard-gone-girl-1201812345/ |title='Gone Girl' Producers Reese Witherspoon & Bruna Papandrea Parting |first=Mike Jr. |last=Fleming |date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125170027/http://deadline.com/2016/09/reese-witherspoon-bruna-papandrea-split-pacific-standard-gone-girl-1201812345/ |archive-date=November 25, 2016 }}</ref> Pacific Standard has since become a subsidiary of [[Hello Sunshine (company)|Hello Sunshine]], a firm co-owned by Witherspoon and [[Otter Media]], focused on telling female-oriented stories through film, television and [[Digital media|digital channels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/reese-witherspoon-otter-media-new-company-hello-sunshine-1201858003/|title=Reese Witherspoon, Otter Media Pact For New Company Hello Sunshine|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=November 21, 2016|website=Deadline Hollywood|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221175102/http://deadline.com/2016/11/reese-witherspoon-otter-media-new-company-hello-sunshine-1201858003/|archive-date=December 21, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2017}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116170515/https://deadline.com/2016/11/reese-witherspoon-otter-media-new-company-hello-sunshine-1201858003/ |date=January 16, 2017 }}</ref> Witherspoon also runs the Hello Sunshine book club, where she makes book recommendations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reese Witherspoon Really Wants You To Be Her Librarian|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/reese-witherspoon-hello-sunshine-book-club-librarian/|last=Marine|first=Brooke|date=January 30, 2020|website=W Magazine |language=en-US|access-date=May 23, 2020|archive-date=August 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806181105/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/reese-witherspoon-hello-sunshine-book-club-librarian/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In May 2015, Witherspoon launched [[Draper James]], a retail brand focusing on fashion and [[Interior design|home décor]] inspired by the [[Southern United States|American South]]. It is named after her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, who are said to be her greatest influences. Some of the products are being manufactured and designed [[Outsourcing#Insourcing|in-house]], and the brand was launched online before opening its first retail outlet in 2015 in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reese-witherspoon-launches-draper-james-lifestyle-brand/ |title=Reese Witherspoon launches Draper James lifestyle brand |work=CBS News |date=May 6, 2015 |access-date=May 6, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507064020/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/reese-witherspoon-launches-draper-james-lifestyle-brand/ |archive-date=May 7, 2015}}</ref> In March 2017, Witherspoon became the chief storyteller for [[Elizabeth Arden, Inc.]], helping the company to shape the brand's narrative through advertising campaigns and marketing programs. Witherspoon stated that she was "excited to work as a creative partner alongside the Elizabeth Arden team, producing content that celebrates the spirit of the brand, highlighting female-centric stories that illustrate women's true life experiences which unite us all".<ref>{{cite web |author=Elizabeth Arden Inc. |title=Elizabeth Arden Signs Reese Witherspoon As Storyteller-in-Chief |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elizabeth-arden-signs-reese-witherspoon-as-storyteller-in-chief-300431900.html |website=[[PR Newswire]] |date=March 30, 2017 |access-date=March 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330174459/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elizabeth-arden-signs-reese-witherspoon-as-storyteller-in-chief-300431900.html |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Witherspoon is involved in children and [[women's rights]] advocacy. She is a longtime supporter of [[Save the Children]], an organization that helps provide children around the world with education, healthcare and emergency aid.<ref name="chldrn" /> She also serves on the board of the [[Children's Defense Fund]] (CDF), a child advocacy and research group.<ref name="chldrn" /> In 2006, she was among a group of actresses who went to New Orleans, Louisiana in a CDF project to publicize the needs of [[Hurricane Katrina]] victims.<ref>{{cite news|title=Witherspoon, Garner Tour New Orleans|author=Plaisance, Stacey|date=May 8, 2006|newspaper=The Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/08/AR2006050801206.html|access-date=December 1, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110192530/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/08/AR2006050801206.html|archive-date=November 10, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> During this trip, she helped open the city's first Freedom School, as she met and talked with the children.<ref name="trip" /> Witherspoon later called this an experience that she would never forget.<ref name="trip">{{cite web |title=Reese Witherspoon Speaks About Children of Katrina |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |url=https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/MothersDay/story?id=1960165 |date=May 14, 2006 |access-date=December 1, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809012818/http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/MothersDay/story?id=1960165 |archive-date=August 9, 2007 }}</ref>

In 2007, Witherspoon made her first move into [[Celebrity branding|endorsements]], and she signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the first Global Ambassador for cosmetics firm [[Avon Products]].<ref name="chldrn">{{cite web| title=Reese Witherspoon, Avon Lady| publisher=Eonline.com| author=Finn, Natalie| date=August 2, 2007| url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/archive.jsp?uuid=322d0efb-3e13-4c0b-8c9c-1ebca11f45d2| archive-url=https://archive.today/20121228173710/http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/archive.jsp?uuid=322d0efb-3e13-4c0b-8c9c-1ebca11f45d2| url-status=dead| archive-date=December 28, 2012| access-date=February 1, 2012}}</ref><ref name="avon">{{cite news|author=Guest, Katy |date=August 5, 2007 |title=Reese Witherspoon: From Hollywood star to Avon lady |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/reese-witherspoon-from-hollywood-star-to-avon-lady-460275.html |access-date=February 1, 2012 |location=London |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729102632/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/reese-witherspoon-from-hollywood-star-to-avon-lady-460275.html |archive-date=July 29, 2013 }}</ref> She acts as a spokeswoman for Avon and serves as the honorary chair of the ''Avon Foundation'', a charitable organization that supports women and focuses on [[breast cancer]] research and the prevention of [[domestic violence]].<ref name="avon products">{{cite news|title=Reese Witherspoon heeds Avon call to be spokeswoman |work=Reuters |date=August 2, 2007 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSN0141828920070802 |access-date=November 11, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228082140/https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSN0141828920070802 |archive-date=December 28, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Witherspoon to become 'Avon lady' |work=BBC News |date=August 1, 2007 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6927011.stm |access-date=December 1, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080429133947/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6927011.stm |archive-date=April 29, 2008 }}</ref> She is also committed to the development of cosmetic products and making appearances in commercials.<ref name="avon products" /> Explaining her motives for joining the foundation, she said, "As a woman and a mother I care deeply about the well being of other women and children throughout the world and through the years, I have always looked for opportunities to make a difference."<ref name="avon products" />

In 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Witherspoon announced the "Draper James Loves Teachers" initiative, offering free dresses from the clothing collection to teachers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.parents.com/news/reese-witherspoon-is-giving-teachers-free-draper-james-dresses-to-thank-them-for-their-hard-work/|title=Reese Witherspoon Is Giving Teachers Free Draper James Dresses to Thank Them For Their Hard Work|website=Parents|language=EN|access-date=April 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417024948/https://www.parents.com/news/reese-witherspoon-is-giving-teachers-free-draper-james-dresses-to-thank-them-for-their-hard-work/|archive-date=April 17, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Other work ===
In 2013, Witherspoon recorded a cover of the classic [[Frank Sinatra]] and [[Nancy Sinatra]] duet, "[[Somethin' Stupid]]" with [[Michael Bublé]] for his 2013 album, ''[[To Be Loved]]''.<ref>{{cite news|date=April 23, 2013 |author=Apple Inc |title=To Be Loved by Michael Bublé |work=iTunes |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-be-loved/605526405 |access-date=April 23, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513074327/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-be-loved/id605526405 |archive-date=May 13, 2013}}</ref> In September 2018, she published her first book, ''Whiskey in a Teacup'', which is a lifestyle publication inspired by her southern upbringing.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=ReeseW|number=991019100162805766|title=Y'all, I'm so excited...My new book, #WhiskeyInATeaCup, is out Sept 18th! 💕 It's all about my secrets to southern living- how I entertain, cook, decorate & even how do my hair. (Yup, it's got my special hot roller technique in it!) Pre-order it here! http://whiskeyinateacupbook.com |access-date=February 29, 2020|first=Reese|last=Witherspoon|date=April 30, 2018}}</ref> In 2018, she joined approximately 300 other actors, agents, writers and entertainment employees in creating the [[Time's Up (organization)|Time's Up]] initiative, which seeks to counteract sexual harassment in the workplace.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/movies/times-up-hollywood-women-sexual-harassment.html|title=Powerful Hollywood Women Unveil Anti-Harassment Action Plan|last=Buckley|first=Cara|date=January 1, 2018|work=The New York Times|access-date=January 15, 2020|issn=0362-4331|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101112920/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/movies/times-up-hollywood-women-sexual-harassment.html|archive-date=January 1, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017, Witherspoon started Reese's Book Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reese's Book Club |url=https://reesesbookclub.com/ |access-date=March 5, 2022 |website=Reese’s Book Club |language=en |archive-date=March 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301192059/https://reesesbookclub.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The club was born out of her Instagram account, where she posted photos of books she read. Each month she picks books she loves with a woman at the center of the story, with variety of genres, from women's fiction to thrillers to romance. Since 2017, the club's most influential pick has been ''[[Where the Crawdads Sing]]'' by [[Delia Owens]]. Chosen for the club in September 2018, it was adapted into a 2022 [[Where the Crawdads Sing (film)|feature film]] by Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine, and was a box office hit that summer.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Alter |first=Alexandra |date=December 21, 2019 |title=The Long Tail of 'Where the Crawdads Sing' |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/21/books/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens.html |access-date=March 5, 2022 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>