In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Reese Witherspoon opened up about her experience filming a steamy scene at the age of 19 for the 1996 thriller, Fear. Directed by James Foley, the film stars Witherspoon as a teenager who falls for a sinister young man played by Mark Wahlberg. One of the most notorious scenes in the movie involves Witherspoon’s character and Wahlberg’s character on a roller coaster.
“I felt completely out of control,” Witherspoon said when discussing the filming of this 18+ scene. She revealed that she requested a stunt double for the more intimate shots, highlighting her discomfort during the process. “The script didn’t specify what would happen, so it was a scene I believe the director just thought up and then asked me on set if I wanted to do it. I said no. It was not a great experience,” she added.
In addition to discussing her fearful filming experience, Witherspoon expressed regret over missing out on coveted roles in the films Clueless and Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann. “Oh my God, I desperately wanted to be in Romeo + Juliet. Of course, Claire Danes was amazing as Juliet, but it was heartbreaking for me,” the actress recalled.
Reese Witherspoon (47) is an Academy Award-winning actress and one of the highest-paid artists in Hollywood in recent years. She is well-known for her roles in films such as Freeway, Legally Blonde, and Walk the Line.
In 2005, Witherspoon solidified her status as a global star with her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, a performance that earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress as well as a Golden Globe.
Reese Witherspoon is set to return in the third season of The Morning Show, a critically acclaimed series available on Apple TV+, which is scheduled to premiere this September. Witherspoon continues to be a powerful figure in Hollywood, showcasing her talent both in front of and behind the camera. Her candid reflections on her early experiences serve as a reminder of the complexities faced by young actors in the industry.
