Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, October 20141/7Eye on the Prize
“When people underestimate me,” Witherspoon says, “it’s actually a comfortable place for me.” Dolce Gabbana printed-silk dress and matching corset. Cartier necklace with onyx pendant.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, October 20142/7Street of Dreams
“She understands that when you’re passionate about something, you have to just jump on,” says her producing partner. Peter Pilotto embroidered-silk dress. Jennifer Meyer bangle with diamonds.
Photographed at Nashville’s Ernest Tubb Record Shop
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, October 20143/7Backstage Pass
“She has everything,” says director Jean-Marc Vallée, “and yet she’s still compelled to go outside of her comfort zone.” Carolina Herrera silk-faille strapless dress with floral appliqués. Jimmy Choo heels.
Photographed at the Station Inn
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, October 20144/7Inner Drive
Witherspoon has been acting since the age of fourteen. Oscar de la Renta printed-cotton dress. Tod’s handbag. Burberry sunglasses.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, October 20145/7Mirror Image
“There are sentences that I wrote that I can see written on her face,” says Wild author Cheryl Strayed. Carolina Herrera daisy-print silk dress. Catbird star ring.