In a recent interview, the acclaimed Laura Dern spoke candidly about how much her close friendship with fellow actress and best friend, Reese Witherspoon, means to her. For many years, the two actresses shared a close bond, and Dern revealed that she leans on Witherspoon for advice in all aspects of her life, from career decisions and personal matters to her romantic life.
A Friendship Born Out of Trust
Dern and Witherspoon, both actresses, have been close for nearly a decade with a bond that was even solidified while working on the hit HBO series Big Little Lies, wherein they played pivotal roles. But beyond their professional collaborations, the two actresses have formed a sister-like bond that transcends the Hollywood tangent.
Speaking candidly, Dern shared that she consults Witherspoon on almost every major decision in her life. “I run everything by Reese,” Dern said. “From my romantic life to what jobs I should take, she’s been my sounding board for years. We trust each other completely.”
In short, their friendship is built on mutual respect and shared experiences, along with a zealous sense of loyalty. Within the highly competitive world of Hollywood, Dern has always found solace in a confidante like Witherspoon.
Career Advice from a Friend Who Knows the Industry
For Dern, Witherspoon’s insight has proved invaluable on the tricky road of navigating the industry. In her context, Witherspoon has not only been an acclaimed actress but also a dynamic producer with her production company, Hello Sunshine, bringing that kind of personalized perspective to career moves.
“I think what makes our friendship special is that we both understand the intricacies of this industry,” Dern said. “When I’m deciding between roles or considering a new project, Reese is the first person I call. She gets it because she’s been there. She knows what it’s like to juggle acting, producing, and family.”
What makes her so relevant to Dern’s life is the fact that Witherspoon has been an actress and entrepreneur in her own right, having experienced the ups and downs of moving through each phase of this career. Her maturity as a support system has allowed her and Dern to grow not just as friends but also as professionals who would not hesitate to lift one another up.
A Bond Beyond the Screen
Their depth of friendship is well-expressed by how they support each other outside of their careers. Dern said that the conversations between the two are not limited to business; he discusses his personal life, too—even matters of the heart.
“Reese is one of the first people I talk to about anything going on in my romantic life,” said Dern. “She’s honest and always has the best advice. I trust her judgment because she knows me so well, and she genuinely wants the best for me.”
With both of these women being candid about the challenges posed by trying to balance one’s private and busy career, this friendship has given them a source they can use to pull themselves through it all.
Empowerment Through Collaboration
In addition to that, both have shared a few fruitful collaborations beyond friendship. Their work in Big Little Lies earned them immense critical acclaim in addition to developing into something of a cultural touchstone, partly for what they say it’s saying about women in Hollywood. The show boasts of their seamless on-screen and off-screen collaborations.
Dern and Witherspoon have been advocates for women in entertainment, working through their various platforms to advance more inclusive and empowering content. Their collaboration can be seen through the duo’s work in Big Little Lies as well as their other endeavours aimed at meaningful content.
Future
There is little doubt that Dern and Witherspoon have relevant experience in storytelling, working together to create content that would appeal to any audience in this planet. With new projects in the offing, there is sure to be much talk about them.
Of course, with such a firm foundation of work both as friends and business partners, it’s no wonder that fans are raring to see what Dern and Witherspoon will do next. Still, nothing has been announced, but the history indicates that they are bound to continue backing each other’s projects and maybe collaborate together for future projects.
Dern is excited to work with Witherspoon once again because their values and creative visions coalesce perfectly. “We’re always dreaming up new ideas and thinking about what we can do next,” Dern explained. “I love working with her because we challenge each other in the best way. We push each other to be better.”.
What makes Dern and Witherspoon’s relationship most distinctive in an industry that mostly runs on rivalry and competition is exactly how this friendship has portrayed mutual support, empowerment, and the ability to depend upon one another for personal and professional advice. Anything requires good relationships hence the importance of such trusting relationships within any field.
Of course, as Dern succeeds in her career, her friendship with Witherspoon can only continue to be a source of strength and inspiration. Whether they are counseling her on choices in life or coming together on something revolutionary, these women have proven themselves to be a team both separately and together.