The Amazing Reese
Harper's Bazaar Australia|January/February 2020
If actor, producer, mother, author and fashion boss REESE WITHERSPOON appears to have it all figured out, it’s because she does. Well, almost. She chats to friend NATALIE PORTMAN about her new Apple TV+ drama, Morning Wars, and how she juggles everything life throws at her.
The Amazing Reese
NATALIE PORTMAN: Hi! I’m so happy to talk to you for Harper’s BAZAAR. Was it scary to be shot with a spider on your face?

REESE WITHERSPOON: This is going to sound weird, but I like insects and spiders. I was kind of a tomboy growing up. It grosses everybody out, but I like to pick up bugs.

NP: What, if anything, are you actually afraid of?

RW: I get scared of being on really tall buildings and looking down.

NP: And you did that too for your BAZAAR shoot! I’m impressed. Speaking of impressed, I watched the first three episodes of The Morning Show [streaming in Australia as Morning Wars] last night. It’s wonderful!

RW: Of course you did all your homework like that. You’re the cutest. I can’t handle it.

NP: You and Jen [Aniston] were friends before the show, right?

RW: We met on the set of Friends — I played her sister. I was 23 years old and had just had a baby. I was nursing Ava on set and Jen just kept going, “You just had a baby?” and I was like, “I know, it’s weird.” And I remember her being like, “Where are you going?” And I was like, “I’m pumping!”

NP: Oh my god.

RW: She was so sweet to me. I was really nervous, and she was like, “Oh my gosh — don’t worry about it!” I marvelled at her ability to perform in front of a live audience like that with no nerves. They would change all the lines, and she was just so effortlessly affable, bubbly and sunny. We’ve been friends ever since.

NP: How involved were you in developing [Morning Wars]?

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