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Reese Witherspoon Reveals Awards Speech Blunder That Cost Her a Friendship: Fans Guess Who the Actress Is!

Reese Witherspoon knows how to own it when she makes a mistake. The Legally Blonde actress, 48, recently shared that one mistake she made at an awards show “literally haunts” her and apparently cost her a friendship. During an interview released on Thursday, January 30, to promote their new film You’re Cordially Invited, Witherspoon posed a question to her co-star Will Ferrell, asking, “Have you ever had this moment where you gave a speech and then like three years later, you’re like, ‘Why did I do that?'” Immediately, she was reminded of an experience of her own.

“I have one. It literally haunts me,” she said, recounting a time when a friend, “who I didn’t really know that well but she was a very serious, proper actress,” asked her to present an award. “But I had never been to this award ceremony, so I thought it was like a roast. So I got up and I roasted her,” stated the Walk the Line actress. Unfortunately, the tribute was not well-received. “The tone was British and elegant and classy,” she recalled. “And I was like, ‘Remember the time we got laser hair removal?!’ I’m still embarrassed about it.”

YouTube commenters on the video interview quickly began theorizing about the identity of the actress she referenced. Just Jared has suggested that the speech in question was about Kate Winslet, who Witherspoon presented with a BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Award in November 2007. The speech showcased some of the Sweet Home Alabama star’s trademark humor. “I always wanted to be a European movie star, wear giant sunglasses, elaborate neck scarves, smoke hand-rolled cigarettes, and have savoir faire and gravitas,” Witherspoon recounted during her performance.

According to the transcript posted on a fan site, Witherspoon humorously recalled, “Imagine my good fortune when Kate Winslet moved into my neighborhood, rang my doorbell and said, (insert British accent here) ‘Dahling, Sam is off shooting, and I believe our children are the same age. Could they possibly have a playdate and oh, by the way, it’s almost 9 o’clock and I’ve had nothing to drink, do you have any wine?'” Although Witherspoon did not explicitly identify the Titanic star during her interview, she remarked that their friendship did not survive the incident.

“I’m not even kidding — we’re not friends anymore. I think she doesn’t like me anymore,” said the Big Little Lies actor and producer. “I thought it was so funny and it was just, I had the wrong audience. It was pretty bad. Yeah. Not even kidding, she doesn’t talk to me anymore. Oh well.” Despite this revelation, users on social media pointed out that the two actresses have been seen together over the years and appear to be at least cordial now.

One user even posted a screenshot showcasing Witherspoon’s enthusiastic support for Winslet’s show, Mare of Easttown. Another user speculated about the Morning Show star’s intentions behind sharing the story, suggesting, “Interesting for Reese Witherspoon to choose to say this… I think Reese did it as a peace offering. I think Kate Winslet will respond positively and let it go.”

This revelation not only highlights the sometimes fragile nature of friendships within Hollywood but also reflects Reese Witherspoon’s candidness about her experiences and mistakes. As discussions continue, it raises questions about the delicate balance of humor and respect in public settings, especially during formal events where the audience’s expectations can significantly differ from the speaker’s intentions.

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