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Reese Witherspoon Reveals Embarrassing Awards Speech Caused Rift with Actor Friend: ‘She Doesn’t Talk to Me Anymore!’

Reese Witherspoon recently disclosed in an interview with People magazine that her light-hearted roasting of a fellow actor friend during an awards ceremony led to a significant fallout. According to Witherspoon, the actor no longer speaks to her, leaving her with feelings of regret. The acclaimed actress, known for her Oscar-winning performance in “Walk the Line,” has yet to reveal her friend’s identity, but she expressed how the incident “haunts me, it literally haunts me.”

During the interview, Witherspoon explained the backdrop of the situation, stating, “So this friend of mine, who I didn’t really know that well, but she was a very serious, proper actress. She asked me to give her an award, but I had never been to this award ceremony, so I thought it was like a roast.” This misunderstanding led Witherspoon to take a humorous approach to her presentation, which evidently did not align with the event’s tone.

Witherspoon continued, “But that was not the tone. The tone was British, elegant, classy, and I was like, ‘Remember the time we got laser hair removal?’ I’m still embarrassed about it. [We’re] not friends anymore. I’m not even kidding — we’re not friends anymore! I think she doesn’t like me anymore.” Reflecting on the awkward moment, Witherspoon acknowledged her misstep, admitting, “It was pretty bad. Not even kidding, she doesn’t talk to me anymore. Oh well.”

This revelation emerged during an interview alongside Will Ferrell, as they promoted their new Amazon Prime Video romantic comedy “You’re Cordially Invited.” Witherspoon stars as a sister of the bride whose wedding venue has been double-booked, forcing her to compete against Ferrell’s character, the father of another bride. The film features a rich ensemble cast, including Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, and other notable names. “You’re Cordially Invited” is currently streaming.

The fallout from Reese Witherspoon’s awards speech highlights the delicate balance of humor in formal settings, as well as the unexpected consequences of misjudged intentions. This incident serves as a reminder of the complexities of friendships within the entertainment industry and raises questions about how well we truly know our peers.

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