Reese Witherspoon, along with her media company Hello Sunshine, organized the Shine Away event in downtown Los Angeles. This star-studded event featured conversations with Witherspoon’s friends and collaborators, including Jennifer Garner, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more. The event also included performances and standup sets. During her speech, Witherspoon discussed the need for women to tell their own stories and expressed her sorrow over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Witherspoon, Garner, and Kaling participated in a panel moderated by AT&T’s chief marketing officer, discussing their entrepreneurial work and friendship. Garner and Kaling noted how Witherspoon supported them throughout their careers. Witherspoon also talked about her preference for light-hearted movies and her desire to create content that empowers women. Ross joined Witherspoon for a fireside chat where they discussed finding harmony in their lives and the importance of self-care. The event was organized in partnership with AT&T and included other notable guests such as Lindsey Vonn and Kerri Walsh Jennings.
“Reese Witherspoon’s Discovery: Why Audiences Love Her in Light-Hearted Films” – Insights from The Hollywood Reporter
