Witherspoon’s True Name Reveal and India Reflections Make Headlines

Reese Witherspoon stunned co-star Jennifer Aniston by revealing her birth name “Laura Jeanne” and reminisced about filming in India 22 years ago, all in interviews published today.

A playful on-camera trivia moment led Witherspoon to disclose her real name to longtime friend Jennifer Aniston, while the pair also spoke fondly of shooting Vanity Fair in India, highlighting the actress’s enduring global impact.

Real Name Revelation

• On the “You Even Know Me?” segment of ADB’s new series, Witherspoon quizzed Aniston on her middle name choices-Jane, Jeanne, or Joan-only to correct her: “It’s Jeanne. I’m Laura Jeanne.”
• Aniston’s surprise and laughter underscored their decades-long friendship and Witherspoon’s willingness to share personal anecdotes.

Fond Memories of India

• In a joint interview with India Today, Aniston and Witherspoon expressed longing for a return trip to India, recalling the Louisiana native’s visit to film Mira Nair’s Vanity Fair in 2003.
• Witherspoon described the experience as “amazing” and said she looks forward to a silent retreat and meditation in the country’s serene landscapes.

Career and Personal Growth Reese Witherspoon, now 49, continues to balance blockbuster acting roles with executive producing through Hello Sunshine. Her candid revelations today deepen public appreciation for her authenticity both on and off screen.