Reese Witherspoon has shared a hilarious yet cringe-worthy story about an awards speech that went terribly wrong. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the actress revealed that she “haunts” herself over a past joke she made at a comedy awards ceremony.
Witherspoon had been asked to present an award to a fellow actress, but mistakenly assumed it was a roast and made jokes about her guest’s personal life. The tone, however, was much more formal and classy than she expected.
The mix-up left Witherspoon feeling embarrassed and has since affected her friendship with the actress, who no longer speaks to her. Despite this, Witherspoon has learned from her mistake and has become a confident public speaker, sharing that “action can solve so many worries” and that “powering through, no matter what, can give you the confidence you need.”
Witherspoon’s openness about her past struggles with anxiety and fear of public speaking has endeared her to fans, including her close friends in the entertainment industry. The actress has maintained a tight-knit group of friends, including Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Shailene Woodley, and Laura Dern, who have supported her through thick and thin.
Source: https://ew.com/reese-witherspoon-ended-friendship-with-british-actress-by-roasting-her-8783583