Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She is born in March 22, 1976. Witherspoon is actively involved in children's and women's advocacy organizations. She is a longtime supporter of Save the Children, an organization that helps provide children around the world with education, health care and emergency aid.In 2015, Witherspoon made her second appearance among the Time 100, with her featured article being written by Mindy Kaling.