Reese witherspoon, who is the best reason to see sweet home alabama, stars as melanie carmichael, a smalltown girl who moves to the big apple and while still in her 20s becomes a famous fashion designer. Starring reese witherspoon, patrick dempsey, and candice bergen, sweet home alabama is a charming film about a selfmade new york designer who must rendezvous with her southern roots before her new life can flourish. Reese witherspoon honored the 15th anniversary of sweet home alabama by revealing her most memorable moment, favorite line and how the film inspired her draper james empire. Laura jeanne reese witherspoon born march 22, 1976 is an american actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Reese witherspoon says the 2002 movie sweet home alabama was. Reese witherspoon is charming enough, but the road to alabama is welltraveled. The movie, presented in anamorphic video, is shown in 2. This sweet home alabama 2 idea from star josh lucas is. Buena vista pictures even if melanie didnt end up saying i do in this modified aline gown, its still an iconic movie wedding dress. Sweet home alabama is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by andy tennant and stars reese witherspoon, josh lucas, and patrick dempsey. Her father was a military surgeon specializing in ear, nose and throat. Reese witherspoon says the 2002 movie sweet home alabama. Reese witherspoon, who is the best reason to see sweet home alabama, stars as melanie carmichael, a smalltown girl who moves to the. Get the best deals on sweet home alabama 2002 film dvds when you shop the largest online selection at.
Reese witherspoon was at the height of her box office powers when she decided to take the lead in sweet home alabama. It seems theres a chance that reese witherspoons 2002 romcom sweet home alabama could get a sequel. Reese witherspoon is an american actress and producer. This delightfully entertaining romantic comedy stars reese witherspoon as sophisticated melanie carmichael, a rising new york clothing. She made her acting debut in the man in the moon 1991. Sure, just like heaven and this means war are fine. You can tour all of your favorite locations from the reese witherspoon classic move, sweet home alabama, mostly in georgia not alabama. The recipient of several accolades, including an academy award and a primetime emmy award, she is among the highestpaid actresses in the world, as of 2019. Apr 16, 2015 200 videos play all sweet home alabama 2002 full movie wonder park 2019 full movie josh lucas on a dream sweet home alabama sequel l gma duration. The much darker original ending to sweet home alabama film. And the 39yearold relived the moment when she returned to the. Sweet home alabama star josh lucas hints at a sequel. Laura jeanne reese witherspoon was born on march 22, 1976 at southern baptist hospital now memorial medical center in new orleans, louisiana.
Sep 27, 2017 today marks the 15th anniversary of sweet home alabama, a film i declare to be the best romcom of reese witherspoons illustrious film career. If youre anything like me, you love the 2002 movie sweet home alabama, which stars reese witherspoon and josh lucas. A young woman whos reinvented herself as a new york city socialite must return home to alabama to obtain a divorce from her husband, after seven years of separation. However, it seems like the final decision might be up to the films leading lady. The film takes its title from the lynyrd skynyrd song of the same na.
In a recent report by et online, josh lucas has teased the fans about his interest in assuming his role as jake perry in the 2002 flick sweet home alabama. The film is considered to be one of the most beloved romantic comedies of the new millennium, which is why so many fans are excited after both the movie s stars indicated that they would love to film a sequel. Almost two decades after the movies release, sweet home alabama might be getting a sequel, if reese witherspoon and josh lucas have their way. However, it seems like the final decision might be up to the film s leading lady. Fans ecstatic after sweet home alabama stars reese. When i read the script i was like, do these people know my life story. Sweet home alabama film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Shes in love with andrew patrick dempsey, a jfk jr. In an interview with access live, josh opened up about his desire to create a follow up to the uber popular film from the early 00s and hes actively trying to get his costar on board. In an interview published on the draper james blog, witherspoon opened up about the iconic film and her favorite memory from the set.
Sep 19, 2018 reese witherspoon says the 2002 movie sweet home alabama was a carbon copy of her life story by reporter. Sep 27, 2017 reese witherspoon honored the 15th anniversary of sweet home alabama by revealing her most memorable moment, favorite line and how the film inspired her draper james empire. Sweet home alabamas josh lucas says hed love to do a. Were also into the fact that she wore a birdcage veil. Get the best deals on sweet home alabama 2002 film. Witherspoon rose to prominence in 1999 with cruel intentions and for her portrayal of tracy flick in the black comedy election, which earned her a golden globe award for best actress motion picture comedy or musical nomination.
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Lucas starred opposite the gorgeous and talented reese witherspoon, who played the lead role of melanie. Aug 01, 2019 josh lucas, who starred opposite reese witherspoon as her high school sweetheart and estranged husband in sweet home alabama, is ready to make a sequel of our favorite southern romcom. Sweet home alabama is one of the alltime classic romcoms starring reese witherspoon. Reese witherspoon and jean smart in sweet home alabama 2002 reese. Witherspoon has a lengthy feature comedy resume including sweet home alabama, election, this means war, pleasantville, home again and the legally blonde films. Josh lucas reached out to reese witherspoon about a sweet. She is as lovable as doris day would have been in this role in fact, doris day was in this role, in please dont eat the daisies.
Maybe lightning does strike the same place twice josh lucas, who starred opposite reese witherspoon as her high school sweetheart and estranged husband in sweet home alabama, is ready to make a sequel of our favorite southern romcom. Today marks the 15th anniversary of sweet home alabama, a film i declare to be the best romcom of reese witherspoons illustrious film career. My one issue with this film is so this is what this feels like or something like that. Apr 17, 2009 sweet home alabama is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by andy tennant and stars reese witherspoon, josh lucas, and patrick dempsey. She elevates sweet home alabama to a very sweet romance. Josh lucas calls on reese witherspoon for sweet home. Sep 18, 2018 reese witherspoons life imitated her 2002 movie sweet home alabama. Sweet home alabama is a 2002 american romantic comedy film directed by andy tennant and starring reese witherspoon, josh lucas, patrick dempsey and. Jul 17, 2018 yellowstone star josh lucas says hes always been open to the idea of doing a sweet home alabama sequel with reese witherspoon because he would love to see where their characters are at now. Sweet home alabama was released in september 2002 and takes its title from the lynyrd skynyrd song of the same name. Sep 27, 2002 the chances of that happening are, i submit, extremely thin, and that is why sweet home alabama works.
Reese witherspoon joins two netflix romcoms variety. She is as lovable as doris day would have been in this role in fact, doris day was in this role, in. Jun 23, 2011 sweet home alabama s josh lucas says hed love to do a sequel with reese witherspoon duration. Reese witherspoon and josh lucas want sweet home alabama. Sweet home alabama is reese witherspoons best romcom. She is the second child of mary elizabeth betty reese and dr. Witherspoon brings a biting wit and quick delivery that is so natural to her.
Aug 02, 2019 sweet home alabama was released in september 2002 and takes its title from the lynyrd skynyrd song of the same name. The film takes its title from the lynyrd skynyrd song of the same name. Aug 01, 2019 josh lucas calls on reese witherspoon to make sweet home alabama 2. Josh lucas calls on reese witherspoon to make sweet home alabama 2. Melanie is engaged, but her past holds secrets in alabama. Sweet home alabamas josh lucas says hed love to do a sequel with reese witherspoon duration. Reese witherspoons life imitated her 2002 movie sweet home alabama. Starring patrick dempsey, candice bergen, mary kay place, fred ward, jean smart, ethan embry. The new reese witherspoon confection sweet home alabama is so strained and feelgood that its like a southern belle talking through grinding teeth. That is, if witherspoons costar josh lucas gets his way. Reese witherspoon recreates proposal scene from sweet home. Reese witherspoon being interviewed by tony potts for access hollywood on the set of her new movie sweet home alabama sweet home alabama, the 2002 hit starring reese witherspoon as melanie carmichael, is known for its script. It is a fantasy, a sweet, lighthearted fairy tale with reese witherspoon at its center. Josh lucas reached out to reese witherspoon about sweet home.
But did you know that the film was actually mainly filmed in georgia. The best lines from sweet home alabama southern living. Yellowstone star josh lucas says hes always been open to the idea of doing a sweet home alabama sequel with reese witherspoon because he would love to see where their characters are at now. Josh lucas calls on reese witherspoon for sweet home alabama. With reese witherspoon, patrick dempsey, josh lucas, candice bergen. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2006 and 2015, and forbes. Jan 20, 2012 this delightfully entertaining romantic comedy stars reese witherspoon as sophisticated melanie carmichael, a rising new york clothing designer who suddenly finds herself engaged to the citys. Sweet home alabama is a 2002 american romantic comedy film directed by andy tennant and starring reese witherspoon, josh lucas, patrick dempsey and candice bergen. Jul 17, 2018 very handsome actor josh lucas revealed hes reached out to reese witherspoon about the possibility of a sweet home alabama sequel and everybody remain calm. Sweet home alabama star josh lucas is hoping reese. Reese witherspoon says the 2002 movie sweet home alabama was a carbon copy of her life story by reporter. Josh lucas, who starred opposite reese witherspoon as her high school sweetheart and estranged husband in sweet home alabama, is ready to make a sequel of our favorite southern romcom. Regardless, reese witherspoon is delightful and fierce as always as a southern belle turned new york socialite designer, who is forced to go home to alabama. The film was released by touchstone pictures on september 27, 2002.
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