Reese Witherspoon at Sing 2 Premiere

Reese Witherspoon Talks How Her Children Have Shaped Her Taste In Music

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By Fiyin Olowokandi on December 13, 2021 at 4:45 PM EST

Reese Witherspoon is famous for her phenomenal acting performances, but the Hollywood sensation's talents exceed the big screen.

The Oscar winner has been blessed with an angelic voice which she showcased in the hit animated musical film "Sing."

As reported by ET, the 45-year-old and her daughter Ava Phillippe stunned at the Greek Theater's red carpet for the premiere of "Sing 2," where they discussed the actress's musical tastes.

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Reese Witherspoon's Playlist Was Inspired By Her Children

At the Los Angeles event, the mother-of-three got candid about her love for various music genres and how her children helped widen her playlist. 

The "Legally Blonde" star's teenage son, Deacon introduced the entertainer to iconic rappers such as Kanye "Ye" West and Tyler the Creator.

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Ava Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon at Sing 2 Premiere
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When she wasn't in the mood for Hip-hop, the Draper James founder had Ava spice up her day with powerful feminine music from artists like Holly Humberstone, King Princess, and Gracie Abrams.

The TV producer was particularly fond of Abrams as she gushed about the singer's latest album, "This Is What It Feels Like," released last month.

For "Sing 2," the blonde beauty got a second chance to wow the world with her incredible vocal cords as Rosita, a pig who has a passion for music.

The "Wild" actress was required to perform a rendition of Ariana Grande's "Break Free," and the 45-year-old couldn't have been happier for the opportunity.

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The co-founder of Hello Sunshine production company revealed to the news outlet that she admired Grande and believed the pop icon's song was perfect for the animated film. In her words:

"I am not at Ariana's level at singing, but it really works for this character because she's just trying to summon all her inner courage to do something really brave, so it was the perfect song."

The entrepreneur also gave a special shout-out to Harvey Mason, the movie's music producer, ensuring Witherspoon's performance was a musical success.

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The "Big Little Lies" Star Shares An Uncanny Resemblance With Her Daughter

In September, The Blast shared the heartwarming tribute the women's rights advocate penned in honor of her daughter Ava's 22nd birthday. 

The proud mother took to Instagram with a picture of the model rocking a stunning green crochet crop top paired with a sexy smile for the camera.

The birthday girl could easily be mistaken for her mother with her wavy blonde hair as they shared similar facial features.

This beautiful snap was captioned with the entertainer's adoration for her eldest child, whom she shares with her ex-husband Ryan Philippe. "The Morning Show" star sweet message partly read:

"Words can’t describe how proud I am of you. You have grown into an extraordinary person who cares so much about the world around her. I am so lucky to have you light up my life. I love you, Ava!!"

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Witherspoon's joy as a parent didn't come easy, as The Blast previously revealed the Emmy winner's struggles as a new mom in Hollywood.

The 45-year-old had a tough time juggling her responsibilities as a mother to baby Ava while working as an actress. The entertainer was married to Philippe and stated that her ex-husband gave little to no support.

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