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“I'd always ask my grandma, who was so, so smart, why she didn't work, and she would explain that her parents didn't approve of her working after she had children. She didn't feel like she had choices.”

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Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon, born on March 22, 1976, is an accomplished American actress. She is best known for her roles in films such as 'Sweet Home Alabama', 'Forrest Gump', and 'Legally Blonde'. Witherspoon has received numerous awards for her performances, including an Academy Award for Best Actress. more

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