Overview

• On The New York Times' The Interview, the 49-year-old described leaving a psychologically and verbally abusive partner without naming the ex.
• She said she grappled with self-doubt long after the breakup and spoke about the difficulty of maintaining privacy as a public figure.
• Reflecting on motherhood, Witherspoon said 25 years of parenting have left her exhausted and more relaxed with her 12-year-old son.
• She recalled "terrifying" paparazzi chases after her divorce and said she regrets keeping her family in Los Angeles during that period because it fueled her kids' anxiety.
• She said becoming a young mom reshaped her career, noting industry advice not to "play a mom" and that some roles were out of reach due to parenting demands.