Reese
Witherspoon has been a top earner since 2001's Legally
Blonde. Her Best actress Oscar award for 'Walk the Line'
is set to push her income higher.
Her price tag is a bit over US$15 million per movie.
Something to chew on:
In September 2005, Witherspoon and her children were
celebrating daughter Ava's sixth birthday at Disney's
California Adventure theme park when they were approached
by paparazzi photographer Todd Wallace. After Witherspoon
declined to pose for photos at close range, police say
Wallace became enraged and pushed a child out of the
way, while hitting another with his camera, in his efforts
to photograph the actress.
Wallace also allegedly shoved two theme park employees
when they attempted to restrain him, and cursed at Witherspoon,
causing several children to burst into tears. As a result
of the altercation, Wallace was arrested and faced misdemeanor
charges. However, before the case went to trial, Wallace
was found dead in his apartment in Brentwood. Police
are investigating the cause of death.
