Overview
- In a Harper’s Bazaar UK cover interview, the 49-year-old describes being “rewarded” for perfectionism and says she is beginning to ease the pressure as she approaches 50.
- She recounts severe postpartum depression after daughter Ava’s birth at 23, recalling constant tears, exhaustion and eventually seeking professional help.
- Witherspoon says her depression began in her teens and notes a family history, citing her grandmother’s struggles and her mother’s warning about genetic risk.
- She discusses menopause symptoms such as brain fog and memory lapses, crediting Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Watts with helping normalize women’s experiences.
- The Hello Sunshine co-founder highlights ongoing producing work, including a Legally Blonde prequel and The Morning Show, and acknowledges her access to care that many women lack.