It’s not uncommon to see movie or TV characters undergo physical changes throughout the course of a story. What’s a little less common, but not unheard of, is when the star behind a part can’t separate from their character’s attributes. This case stands true for Reese Witherspoon while starring in Alexander Payne’s dark comedy, Election . The A-lister shares that after filming, she had ongoing health issues after leaving the set.

Even though we currently align Witherspoon with more present day roles like her 2025 movie You're Cordially Invited or the latest season of The Morning Show , Election is still masterclass material. The classic came up while the actress and film producer was on Armchair Expert after being asked about how she navigated early actorhood.

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