Reese Witherspoon Admits to Awkward Award Speech That Damaged Friendship
In a recent interview with People, alongside her You’re Cordially Invited co-star Will Ferrell, actress Reese Witherspoon opened up about a public gaffe that still haunts her. During an awards show in 2007, Witherspoon turned an accidental roast into a lasting controversy.
The Embarrassing Speech
“It literally haunts me,” Witherspoon candidly confessed. “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. So I got up and I roasted her.”
Missed the Mark
Agreeing that she completely missed the vibe, Witherspoon added, “The tone was British, elegant, and classy, and I was like, ‘Remember the time we got laser hair removal?’ I’m still embarrassed about it.”
End of Friendship
“We’re not friends anymore. I’m not even kidding — we’re not friends anymore,” she continued. “I think she doesn’t like me anymore. 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.”
The Investigation
Naturally, the internet took notice, sparking a series of investigations. According to a fan blog posted on Reese Witherspoon’s personal website, during her acceptance speech for Kate Winslet, Witherspoon made what was perceived as jests that were anything but funny.
The Speech Details
Reese said, “Imagine my good fortune when Kate Winslet moved into my neighborhood, rang my doorbell and said, ‘Dahling, Sam is off shooting, and I believe our children are the same age. Could they possibly have a play date and oh, by the way, it’s almost 9 o’clock and I’ve had nothing to do drink, do you have any wine?'”
The Fallout
The post then mentions that Reese couldn’t tell some stories — including one about laser hair
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