Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Aniston's Surprise: Witherspoon's Real Name Revealed
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, co-stars on 'The Morning Show', were playing a game when Aniston learned Witherspoon's real first name is Laura.
Witherspoon's full name is Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon, but she's always gone by her middle name, Reese.
Aniston was surprised because she only knew her as Reese.
They've been friends since 2000 and work together on the show, which is about television journalists and workplace dynamics.
Jennifer Aniston learned Reese Witherspoon's real first name is Laura.
The revelation occurred during a promotional game for 'The Morning Show'.
Witherspoon's full birth name is Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon.
Witherspoon has used Reese as her professional name.
Aniston and Witherspoon's friendship began in 2000 and continues through 'The Morning Show'.
- Who
- Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon
- What
- Witherspoon's real name revealed; Aniston's reaction
- When
- Recently
- Where
- During a promotional game
- Why
- Promotion of 'The Morning Show'
- Stars
- Jennifer Aniston & Reese Witherspoon
- Reveal
- Witherspoon's full name is Laura Jean
- Name Used
- Reese (middle name) for acting
- Context
- During promotion for 'The Morning Show'
- Friendship
- Dates back to 2000
