Here's a list of Reese Witherspoon's film and TV roles. All links from the titles lead to the Internet Movie DataBase.

1. The Man in the Moon 1991
This was Reese's first role, which she got virtually by accident. After wanting to be an extra in the film, she ended up getting the lead! It's the story of Dani Trant (Reese) who falls in love with the older Court Foster (Jason London) amidst other happenings.

2. Wildflower (TV movie) 1991
Reese played Ellie Perkins in this story of a brother and sister (William McNamara and Reese) who help a partially deaf girl (Patricia Arquette) to lead a normal life.

3. Desperate Choices: The Save My Child (TV movie) 1992
Reese played Cassie Robbins in this film alongside Joanna Kerns and Joseph Mazzello.

4. Jack the Bear 1993
Reese played Karen Morris, the object of Jack's affection (Robert Steinmiller Jr.) in this movie about a family trying to survive the death of their mother.

5. A Far Off Place 1993
Reese played the lead role of Nonnie Parker in the story of a girl and a boy (Reese and Ethan Randall [now Ethan Embry]) who must trek across the desert to safety after their parents are killed.

6. Return to Lonesome Dove (TV mini-series) 1993
Reese was Ferris Dunnigan in this western-style film made from the television series "Lonesome Dove".

7. S. F. W. 1994
Reese played Wendy Pfister in this story about a man (Stephen Dorff) who rises to fame after being video taped for 36 days while being held hostage.

8. Overnight Delivery 1996
Reese was Ivy Miller in this story of a guy (Paul Rudd) who must track down a letter he sent to dump his girlfriend when he decides not to dump her. Reese's Ivy is along for the ride.

9. Fear 1996
Reese played Nicole Walker, who falls in love with Mark Wahlberg's David who turns out to be more then a little posessive and will go to all lengths to get what he wants.

10. Freeway 1996
Reese was Vanessa Lutz in this film in which her character befriends a man (Keifer Sutherland) only to discover that he is a murderer.

11. Twilight 1998
Reese played Mel Ames in this story about a slightly different family who get mixed up in a murder.

12. Pleasantville 1998
Reese plays Jennifer, who along with her brother David (Tobey Maguire), is accidentaly sent into a 1950s TV show, where they become Mary Sue and Bud Parker.

13. Cruel Intentions 1999
Reese played Annette Hargrove in this film about a step-brother and sister (played by Ryan and Sarah Michelle Gellar) who make a bet that he can get Annette, an innocent virgin, into bed with him. Great film and great performances all around.

14. Election 1999
Reese will play Tracey Flick in this soon-to-be-released film (tentative release date is April 23). It's the story of what takes place during a highschool election.

15. Best Laid Plans 1999
Reese starred as Lissa alongside Josh Brolin in this film.

16. American Psycho 2000
Reese is plays Evelyn Williams, girlfriend to protagonist Patrick Bateman in this film about a man (Christian Bale) who seems extremely nice until you find out he's a murderer.  Based on the controversial book of the same name.

17.  Little Nicky 2000
Reese plays a role in the movie alongside Adam Sandler and musician Ozzy Osbourne.  It will no doubt be in the comedic style of most every other recent Adam Sandler movie.  More news to come.

18.  Slow Motion 2000
Reese stars in this film about a college student who is seduced by her roommate's father.

19. Legally Blonde 2001
Reese plays the lead character who gets dumped, which leads her to pursuing new men at law school, where she ultimately becomes a successful lawyer.

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