73 Questions with Reece Witherspoon (2024)

(doorbell chimes)

[Interviewer] Reese.

Hi, come on in.

[Interviewer] Cool, thanks for having me over.

Yeah.

[Interviewer] I'm just gonna ask you 73 questions,

you know the drill.

I can't wait.

[Interviewer] Great, what's the first thing

you thought of when you woke up this morning?

Coffee.

[Interviewer] What are you most excited about these days?

Movies.

[Interviewer] What's the last hobby you picked up?

Rollerblading.

[Interviewer] What's your favorite holiday?

Easter.

[Interviewer] What's the best part about living in LA?

Sunshine, sunshine.

[Interviewer] What are three words

to describe living in LA?

Outdoorsy, easy-going, and comfortable.

[Interviewer] What do you miss most about Nashville?

The people.

[Interviewer] What is southern hospitality to you?

Where everybody belongs.

[Interviewer] And what's the coolest thing

about being a mom?

You get to eat fun things like chicken fingers.

[Interviewer] If you could invite anyone over

for a Witherspoon dinner in this dining room,

who would it be?

Oh, all the female senators.

[Interviewer] What would you cook?

Lasagna.

[Interviewer] What would you talk about?

Why there's not more female senators.

Oh, I wanna show you something.

We have refreshments back here.

[Interviewer] Oh, perfect, so favorite country to visit?

France.

[Interviewer] Last country you visited?

The Bahamas.

[Interviewer] Country you wish to visit?

Venezuela.

[Interviewer] Reese, if you were a hip hop artist,

what would your stage name be?

Little Spoon.

[Interviewer] What's your favorite TV show of all time?

Mad Men.

[Interviewer] What TV show would you love

to make a cameo in?

Girls.

[Interviewer] Favorite movie of all time?

Splendor in the Grass.

[Interviewer] Favorite movie in the past five years?

Grand Budapest Hotel.

[Interviewer] Movie that made you cry?

The Impossible.

[Interviewer] Movie that made you cry from laughter?

Bad Grandpa.

[Interviewer] Who's your favorite Disney character?

Tinkerbell.

[Interviewer] If there's one thing missing in life

right now, what is it?

The bees.

Oh hey, I wanna show you the pool.

[Interviewer] Oh awesome, great.

How often do you have pool parties here?

Every weekend.

[Interviewer] Ha, not bad.

Come sit down. You want some tea?

[Interviewer] Uh no, I'm okay.

It's my grandmother's recipe.

[Interviewer] Okay.

What's your favorite food?

I like fried chicken.

[Interviewer] Least favorite food?

Pickles.

[Interviewer] What do you love on your pizza?

Pepperoni.

[Interviewer] What's your favorite restaurant?

The Ivy at the Shore.

[Interviewer] That's a pretty awesome Oscar you got there.

Oh thanks.

[Interviewer] How much does that thing weigh?

Eight and a half pounds.

Reese!

Oh, hey Weston!

I think my girlfriend wants me to propose to her.

What advice do you have for a guy

who may not be able to jump into the deep end?

Well, be honest.

Tell her the truth.

And be prepared for her to leave.

Hey, I wanna show you something really cool in the backyard.

[Interviewer] Oh, awesome.

Who's the last person you texted?

My daughter.

[Interviewer] Favorite app?

Instagram.

[Interviewer] Favorite website?

LE CATCH.

[Interviewer] How do you feel about selfies?

I like a selfie.

[Interviewer] Besides you, who should everyone

be following on Instagram?

Tuna Melts My Heart.

[Interviewer] What do you think ever happened

to Tracy Flick?

I think she probably runs the Tea Party now.

[Interviewer] What was one thing you wish

you knew in high school?

Not to wear tan hose.

[Interviewer] What color dress did you wear to your prom?

A red dress with tan hose.

[Interviewer] If there were a yearbook for Hollywood,

what would you be named?

Hmm, Life of the Party.

[Interviewer] What's your favorite cheer

from cheerleading?

Big Red in the front, let me hear you grunt.

(grunts)

[Interviewer] Okay, yeah.

Is it any good, I don't know.

[Interviewer] No it's great, it's great.

What are three things in your bag

you can't live without?

My cell phone, my keys, and lipstick.

[Interviewer] Can you show me something awesome

on this trampoline?

Sure!

[Interviewer] That was pretty impresive.

Thanks.

[Interviewer] Yeah, diamonds or pearls?

Pearls.

[Interviewer] Heels or flats?

Heels.

[Interviewer] Who's your favorite fashion icon?

CZ Guest.

[Interviewer] What's the best fashion trend of all time?

Skinny jeans.

[Interviewer] Okay, that trampoline looks really

really fun.

Oh you want to try it?

[Interviewer] Yes.

Come on.

[Interviewer] Alright, here we go.

Reese, be prepared for a back flip.

And, just kidding.

Good job.

[Interviewer] If you could switch lives with a person

for one day, who would it be?

My baby.

[Interviewer] If you had a tattoo,

what would it be and where?

I didn't say I don't have a tattoo.

[Interviewer] If you could live in any historical decade,

what would it be and where?

Probably the '40s in America.

[Interviewer] What's your spirit animal?

Hummingbird slash squirrel.

[Interviewer] Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have two dogs.

[Interviewer] What was your first pet's name?

Sarah.

[Interviewer] Best gift you've ever received?

My kids.

[Interviewer] Best gift you've ever given?

My kids.

[Interviewer] What's the biggest surprise you've ever had?

My 16th birthday.

[Interviewer] What's the cutest thing on planet Earth?

Babies in their Halloween costumes.

[Interviewer] If you could moonlight

as another profession, what would it be?

Oh, I'd probably be a pediatric cardiologist.

[Interviewer] What's your favorite board game?

Taboo.

[Interviewer] Most important advice you'll give your kids.

Listen to your mother.

[Interviewer] If you were forced to play one song

on that piano for the rest of your life,

what would it be?

Probably Born on the Bayou.

Oh, sit down please.

[Interviewer] Oh, great, thanks.

What are your favorite lyrics to any song?

All the immediate unknowns are better

than knowing a tired and lonely fate.

By Rilo Kiley.

[Interviewer] If your life were a song,

what would the title be?

It's a Good Day.

[Interviewer] What band, past or present,

would you be a groupie for?

The Doors.

[Interviewer] What's your favorite Johnny Cash song?

Tennessee Stud.

[Interviewer] That's a lot of books you've got up there.

What was the last book that you read?

Big Little Lies.

[Interviewer] What was a book you read

because everyone else was reading it?

Fifty Shades of Grey.

[Interviewer] What's an experience in your life

you felt most nervous?

Giving birth.

[Interviewer] What's the best first date idea?

Rollerblading.

[Interviewer] In the spirit of John Witherspoon,

your family relative who signed The Declaration

of Independence a really long time ago,

do you think you can sign this headshot

of John Witherspoon?

Sure.

[Interviewer] Great, thank you.

Okay.

(car beeps)

Ope, that's my ride.

Oh, okay.

[Interviewer] Yeah.

Here, I'll see you to the door.

[Interviewer] Great, what are you doing tomorrow?

I don't know, what are you doing?

[Interviewer] I'm not here to answer questions.

What do you hope to be doing next year?

More of the same.

[Interviewer] Okay, so your lasagna dinner

with female senators has come to an end,

what do you have for dessert?

Snow cones.

[Interviewer] Little Spoon, it is time to go.

Thanks so much for having me.

Thanks for coming.

[Interviewer] Alright, take care.

Yeah, drive safe.

[Interviewer] Will do.

Uh, are you forgetting something?

[Interviewer] Uh, it's just so pretty.

Thanks, you wouldn't be the first one.

[Interviewer] Alright, take care!

See ya.

[Interviewer] Bye bye.

Bye.

[Interviewer] Reese, would you subscribe

to the Vogue channel?

Absolutely.

73 Questions with Reece Witherspoon (2024)

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Although the final take comes off as very casual and natural, each celebrity completes about three or four practice runs prior to the final product. These videos, which average 13 minutes when published, could take an hour or two to film in real time. Therefore, each question is rehearsed and prepared ahead of time.

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Joe Sabia is an American digital remix artist and video content producer. He is best known as the creator and voice of "73 Questions", a rapid-fire one-take digital series featuring celebrities that he developed for Vogue in 2014.

What is Reese Witherspoon an activist for? ›

Making space for women

In 2016, Witherspoon established the media brand Hello Sunshine to put women at the center of every story. Hello Sunshine includes scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series.

Why is it called 73 questions? ›

It's 73 because I initially planned for 100 questions, but pulling that off in one take (yes, these are really shot in one take) felt a bit risky. So, I settled on 73 because it was a prime number, looked unusual, and had great SEO.

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Deep questions to ask friends. What's been on your heart and mind recently? What are your current priorities in this season of your life, and why? How would you like people to experience you?

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Filmed in a single shot, some of our favorite personalities are challenged to answer 73 rapid-fire questions.

Who narrates Vogue 73 questions? ›

The owner of the mysterious voice behind all these videos is a man who's seen a lot, visiting a total of 56 intimate celebrity spaces over the course of five years. His name is Joe Sabia — that's him in the photo — and he's currently the VP of creative development at Condé Nast Entertainment.

Why does Reese Witherspoon look so good? ›

She believes healthy lifestyle is key.

Over time, sleep deprivation might dehydrate your skin, making it drier and prone to wrinkles. Witherspoon believes sleeping and eating well are the secrets to her youthful complexion.

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Reese Witherspoon as Sidney Prescott in Scream.

This left producers scrambling to recast the role, and one of the actors who was offered the part was Witherspoon, who ended up turning it down. But really, you can't imagine anybody other than Neve Campbell in the role.

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(The September Vogue is traditionally the biggest, most important issue of the year.)

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Build a Brand That Vogue Can't Ignore

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