The public has just recently learned Reese Witherspoon’s given name.

The revelation of Reese Witherspoon’s original name has surprised many, including her co-stars. For a number of reasons, famous people in.

the public eye often use a name other than their given one. Some people choose to alter their name only so it sounds better while applying for employment.

But the majority of workers in the field are likely members of a union with stringent policies prohibiting members with the same name.

That particular moniker wasn’t bestowed to Reese Witherspoon at birth. By Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

For newcomers, discovering that a name has already been claimed by a union (such as SAG-AFTRA or Equity) may be a major hassle.

The next step is to either think of a new name for yourself or wait for the other person to end the marriage.

Fans are still reeling over a news about Reese Witherspoon that came out this week.

In a Vanity Fair interview with Nicole Kidman, her co-star on Big Little Lies, the previously undisclosed information that her real name is Reese Witherspoon was revealed.

Longtime friend and Reese confidante Nicole Kidman also expressed shock at the news. Referring to their co-star Laura Dern,

Kidman expressed her dislike for the way they were referred to. This is just bizarre. I ask, “Why?” every time you respond with a “No, Dern, Dern” to my “Laura” requests.

“Because my name is Laura, and her name is Laura, and it’s confusing to me,” Reese added, shedding light on the potential misunderstanding caused by the nicknames.

The famous actress’s real name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, and she rose to fame thanks to her parts in Legally Blonde and Big Little Lies.

Fans of Reese are still shocked at the news. Responses erupted on social media in a flash.

The revelation of Witherspoon’s true name has startled her fans. Images courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty

“Reese Witherspoon’s real name is Laura but she looks like a Reese or does she look like a Reese because she told us she was a Reese?”

inquired about by a fan. An further comment said: “Reese Witherspoon’s real name is Laura Jeanne and I feel LIED to.”

Finding out that Reese Witherspoon’s birth name is Laura Jeanne makes perfect sense,” a third party said. She’s super coded for Laura Jeanne.

An more individual stated: “I was today years old when I found out that Reese Witherspoon’s real name is Laura Jeanne.”

Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, and Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, are just a few more famous people that have other names.

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