Robert pattinson and reese witherspoon in the 2011 film water for. A 42yearold asian elephant named tai most recently known for the role of rosie in foxs water for elephants was abused by its trainers in 2005, according to. The costumes of water for elephants hollywood reporter. It stars reese witherspoon, robert pattinson, and christoph waltz the film was released in the united states on april 22, 2011. Not with her leading man, the devastatingly attractive robert. Water for elephants costume breakdown i love this whole look. Water for elephants style gallery hollywood reporter. My affection for water for elephants fox studios is essentially indefensible. I worked with gary and kari and tai rosie of have trunk will travel many times in the past on different tv shows and films. Witherspoon read galleys of the book, which strayed had sent her through her agent, on a return flight from l. A usa today bestseller a major motion picture starring reese witherspoon. The recipient of several accolades, including an academy award and a primetime emmy award, she is among the highestpaid actresses in the.
Reese witherspoon ivory halter evening dress in the. Reese witherspoon water for elephants interview youtube. Water for elephants by francis lawrence francis lawrence. Reese witherspoon dark red evening dress in movie water for. Costume designer jacqueline west talks about her work in the new film water for elephants, starring reese witherspoon and robert pattinson. Water for elephants was adapted into a major motion picture starring reese witherspoon, rob pattinson, and christoph waltz. Fresh off her wedding to hollywood agent jim toth, reese witherspoon has a big movie hitting theaters this monthwater for elephants, based on the bestselling novel and costarring twilight. While filming the sweeping depressionera drama water for elephants, oscarwinning actress reese witherspoon fell hopelessly in love. Water for elephants a novel by gruen, sara algonquin books, 2006. Reese witherspoon works very closely with a very large costar in water for elephants opening today.
Reese witherspoon is dazzling as marlena, though dare i say it. How reese witherspoons fashion has evolved through the. Early 1930s costumes by jacqueline west, and they look to be dazzling. Veterinary school student jacob meets and falls in love with marlena, a. To ask other readers questions about water for elephants, please sign up. Water for elephants, sara gruens whimsical 2006 novel about life and love in a traveling circus during the 1930s, was a huge hit.
Not only did it receive an oprahs book club recommendation the holy grail of book recommendations, but the paperback version. Theres hardly a scene where you dont think i want this on dvd. Reese witherspoon poses on the red carpet wearing a floral jason wu frock with bubble help for he water for elephants premiere in new york, ny, usa getty images 1640. Water for elephants 1930s fashion reese witherspoon shines onscreen as marlena in water for elephants. Water for elephants2011 from reese witherspoons best. May 2, 2015 this pin was discovered by alina sedlander. May 7, 2011 a blog about my love for edwardian dresses, simple living, english. Reese witherspoon and robert pattinson gushed about working together in water for elephants in the new entertainment weekly, and now we have a look at some the official water for elephants press junket is this weekend and several media outlets are reaching out to fans, requesting your burning questions for robert pattinson and reese witherspoon. Reese witherspoon years ago, i didnt even know what this book was about. Shop reese witherspoon ivory halter silk dress in movie water for elephants for 159. See more ideas about water for elephants, robert pattinson and elephant. According to imdb, reeses look was executed by lona vigi. Reese witherspoon spends the day with her mother betty. Want reese witherspoons look in water for elephants.
The book the novel may have been initially kicked out in about a month, but sara gruens water for elephants bears all the hallmarks of a wellresearched work of historical fiction. Reese witherspoon says kissing sick robert pattinson wasn. Since the early 90s, reese witherspoon has had a long, prolific career in the entertainment industry. Here are some images and the latest trailer from water for elephants starring reese witherspoon, christoph waltz and robert pattinson. Reese witherspoon and tai, the elephant, but not much is specified about the events, omitting important secondary characters. Jay gatsbyo grande gatsbygatsby stylegatsby hairgatsby bookgatsby. The circus is owned by a sociopathic and murderous august played with relish by the delightful christoph waltz.
At the moment reese has very long hair, which was not the style then, so she will probably wear a wig or she. How reese witherspoon got in circusstar shape for water. Reese witherspoon ivory dress featuring sheath formfitting silhouette, halter neckline with open back design. Water for elephants book ending vs movie ending showing. Water for elephants elephant was abused in 2005, says. I liked everything about water for elephants an unusual and yet believable romance between a lowly stable boy robert pattison and an elephant dame reese witherspoon overseen by a maniacal and jealous circus boss christaph waltz. Reese witherspoon was in an ivory silk dress in the movie water for elephants. On march 26, reese witherspoon was married to talent manager jim toth in a simple, elegant affair at her ranch in ojai, california. Reese witherspoon, robert pattinson hit water for elephants premiere in new york video reese witherspoon in water for elephants. Reese witherspoon dazzles at first postwedding premiere. Book ending vs movie ending michael dec 21, 2011 03. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant. I really love reese in this dressits one of my favorite costumes in the film, said west of tthe white.
Reese, in the image to the left, is channeling the early 1930s in this publicity photo giving us a glimpse of what marlena may look like in water for elephants. Reese witherspoon dresses 8 dress like reese witherspoon 8 add your tags. But in water for elephants, the story within the story is the best part, and the movie portrayed that story quite well. In order to achieve reeses movie look from your usual dimensional blond, we suggest the following.
The twilight star, 24, was on the fence about taking the role of jacob, a veterinary student who joins a traveling circus in the upcoming depressionera romantic drama water for elephants. Because i grew up riding, playing and climbing on elephants, i was asked to help train reese witherspoon for the film water for elephants. Reese witherspoon and robert pattinson star in the film based on sara gruens bestselling novel, which was styled by. See more ideas about water for elephants, reese witherspoon and elephant costumes. In 2011 she starred in water for elephants with robert pattinson. This vintage celebrity dress in movie inspired by reese witherspoon water for elephants is a gorgeous formal evening prom gown. As much as we love to see reese witherspoon in something plain like a christmas sweater, we also love seeing her dressed up in a truly fantastic outfit. Dress like reese witherspoon in water for elephants with. Laura jeanne reese witherspoon born march 22, 1976 is an american actress, producer, and entrepreneur.
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Francis lawrence directs reese witherspoon and robert pattinson in water for elephants, a film adaptation of sara gruens novel about a depressionera traveling circus. Witherspoon in the 2011 film water for elephants, based on a book. A circus traveling the country by train during the depression is the setting of water for elephants. Water for elephants costume designer jacqueline west. Through dozens of redcarpet appearances for awards shows, movie, and tv show premieres, the actor has proved herself to be a true style icon witherspoon often gravitates toward pieces that seem to be influenced by whatever project shes working on. Based on the acclaimed bestseller, water for elephants presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Sara gruens very readable novel is a story of impossible love set in the circus world during the 1930s and is set to be made into a blockbuster film starring robert pattinson and reese witherspoon. Water for elephants marlena reese witherspoon and jacob robert. Reese witherspoon goes glam on the set of water for elephants. This halter black gown from costume designer jacqueline west fits her like a glove. Feb 18, 20 reese witherspoon stars as a 30s circus performer alongside. Jacob and marlena water for elephants, bodycon dress, one piece, black and.
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