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**Reese Witherspoon Drops a Bombshell on Jennifer Aniston: “Reese” Isn’t Her Real First Name!**
**Los Angeles, CA – October 26, 2023** – In a surprising revelation that stunned even her longtime friend Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon revealed that her real first name is actually Laura. The unexpected news came during a joint interview with LADbible, leaving Aniston visibly shocked.
“I’m Laura Jean… That’s my real name,” Witherspoon confessed. Aniston, clearly taken aback, asked why she went with “Reese” for her acting name. Witherspoon clarified that “Reese” is her middle name and her mother’s maiden name. “I’m Laura Jean Reese,” she explained.
The revelation prompted Aniston to share her own middle name, Joanna. The exchange highlights the close bond between the two actresses, who are currently promoting the fourth season of their hit Apple TV+ series, *The Morning Show*.
*The Morning Show*, which premiered on September 17th, has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 16 Emmy Award nominations for its third season. Aniston herself won a SAG Award for her performance in season two.
Early reviews of season four are positive, with PureWow’s VP of news and entertainment, Philip Mutz, calling the premiere “quite good,” praising its solid answers, character returns, and unexpected twists.
Fans can stream *The Morning Show* on Apple TV+.
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