She plays a mother-of-two who strikes up a steamy fling with a man half her age in the romantic comedy Home Again.
But Reese Witherspoon looked worlds away from the role on Thursday, as she attended the film’s screening in London in a chic one-shoulder dress.
The blonde actress, 41, faced some stiff competition in the hair stakes from her onscreen husband Michael Sheen – who looked unrecognisable with his newly-dyed platinum look.
Looking good: Reese Witherspoon looked worlds away from her onscreen role on Thursday, as she attended Home Again’s screening in London in a chic one-shoulder dress
The Big Little Lies producer showed off her toned frame in the satin dress, which gave a nod to the Eighties with a bow and one-shoulder detail.
Letting her statement gown do all the talking, the Cruel Intentions star added height with a chic pair of white satin stiletto pumps.
Styling her golden locks in glossy waves, the youthful actress framed her eyes with lashings of mascara and smoky shadow.
Mane attraction: The blonde actress, 41, faced some stiff competition in the hair stakes from her onscreen husband Michael Sheen – who boasted a newly-dyed platinum look
Chic: The Big Little Lies producer showed off her toned frame in the satin dress, which gave a nod to the Eighties with a bow and one-shoulder detail
Simply stylish: Letting her statement gown do all the talking, the Cruel Intentions star added height with a chic pair of white satin stiletto pumps
Ready for her close-up: Styling her golden locks in glossy waves, the youthful actress framed her eyes with lashings of mascara and smoky shadow
Diamonds are a girl’s best trend! The mum-of-three accessorised with a dazzling bangle and drop earrings
Meanwhile, Michael looked unrecognisable with his new bright blonde ‘do – which he dyed for his role as the angel Aziraphale in upcoming drama Good Omens.
The 48-year-old actor stars alongside former Doctor Who star David Tennant, who will play the demon Crowley, in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming six-part series.
In Home Again, Reese plays Alice Kinney, a mother-of-two who recently split from her husband, as she turns 40.
Screen star: In Home Again, Reese plays Alice Kinney, a mother-of-two who recently split from her husband, as she turns 40
Woman of the hour: The American star didn’t let a spot of drizzle get in the way of her entrance
Having a whale of a time: Reese appeared to be in great spirits as she posed at the event
Loving life: Witherspoon was surrounded by fans eager to catch a glimpse of the star
She describes herself gloomily as ‘a newly separated loser.’
‘I just always act out on my birthday – it’s like my own personal New Year’s Eve,’ Alice says in the preview, adding that she then tries to ‘reel it back to normal.’
Double trouble: Things get complicated though when her ex-husband, played by Michael Sheen, shows up again asking for a second chance
Just smile and wave! Legally Blonde star Reese stunned as she worked her magic on the red carpet
Three’s a crowd: She beamed as she posed alongside Michael and director Hallie Myers-Shyer
The whole gang: The trio were also joined by Hallie’s mother, Home Again producer Nancy Myers
The romantic comedy centres around Alice, who allows the 20-something-year-old guy she’s fallen for and two of his friends to move in with her.
Things get complicated though when her ex-husband, played by Michael Sheen, shows up again asking for a second chance.
Home Again, also starring Lake Bell, Reid Scott and Nat Wolff, is in cinemas now.
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Michael looked unrecognisable with his new bright blonde ‘do – which he dyed for his role as the angel Aziraphale in upcoming drama Good Omens
Is that you, Michael? The 48-year-old actor stars alongside former Doctor Who star David Tennant, who will play the demon Crowley, in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming six-part series
New project: The 48-year-old actor stars alongside former Doctor Who star David Tennant, who will play the demon Crowley, in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming six-part series
Talented: Reese recently heaped praise on the first-time movie director Hallie Myers-Shyer (pictured) and her mom, renowned filmmaker Nancy Meyers, 67, who produced Home Again
Praise: She said: ‘It was amazing to watch a mother-daughter creative team be in charge of every department, keeping all the trains running on time’
In an essay penned for Glamour magazine this week, Reese heaped praise on the first-time movie director and her mom, renowned filmmaker Nancy Meyers, 67, who produced the film.
‘On Home Again I was lucky enough to work with Nancy Meyers – one of the most successful female writers, directors, and producers of our time, who has made some of my favorite movies – and her daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, the 30-year-old first-time filmmaker who wrote and directed the movie,’ she wrote.
‘It was amazing to watch a mother-daughter creative team be in charge of every department, keeping all the trains running on time.’
Budding beauty: Love Island 2016 winner Cara De La Hoyde showcased her growing baby bump in a floral maxidress
Single mum-to-be: Cara split from her Love Island boyfriend Nathan Massay shortly before her pregnancy announcement
Reality star pals: Cara attended the screening with her Love Island friend Rachel Fenton
Showstopping: Blonde beauty Rachel turned heads in a sweeping black gown and barely there heels
Meanwhile, the actress is riding high on the triumph of her awards success, after Big Little Lies scooped five Emmys this week.
Reese, who produced and starred in Big Little Lies with Nicole Kidman, said: ‘It’s been an incredible year for women on television.’
Nicole, who won an award for her work on the show, added: ‘So now, more roles for women, please!’
Reality star: TOWIE’s Lewis Bloor attended the screening with a glamorous female guest
Monochrome maven: Vanessa Feltz, 55, looked stylish in a black gown with a racy thigh split
Battle of the blondes: Presenter Olivia Cox and designer Naomi Isted looked chic in all-black looks
Killer footwear: Gaby Roslin rocked an eye-catching pair of fuchsia ankle boots to brighten up her understated look