Alright, let’s gab about this thing, what does Reese Witherspoon’s body double do? You know, that fancy actress, the one from them movies? Yeah, her. Turns out she’s got a lady, another gal, looks just like her. They call her a “body double,” sounds kinda weird, don’t it? Like somethin’ outta a sci-fi flick, but it ain’t.
So, what’s the deal with this body double? Well, from what I gather, this other gal, Marilee Lessley her name is, she does all the stuff Reese don’t wanna do, or can’t do. You know, like them dangerous scenes in the movies? Like, if Reese gotta jump off somethin’ or get hit by a car, they send in the double. Safer that way, I reckon. Ain’t nobody wanna see Reese gettin’ all banged up.
I heard tell that sometimes they use the double just so Reese can be in two places at once. Like, she’s filmin’ a scene over here, but they need her over there too. So, they stick the double in, far away, and nobody can tell the difference. Clever, huh? Saves time and money, I guess.
- Dangerous stuff: Jumping, falling, getting hit by things – that’s double territory.
- Two places at once: Filming multiple scenes simultaneously, the double helps make it happen.
- Standing in: Sometimes Reese just needs a break, so the double stands in for her while they set up the lights and cameras. Keeps things movin’.
I seen somethin’ on the internet, you know, on that Facebook thing my grandkid showed me. Said this Marilee gal, she looks SO much like Reese, they even kicked her off the set of one of them “Legally Blonde” movies. Thought she was just some crazy fan tryin’ to sneak in! Can you believe that? They look THAT much alike!
It ain’t just the dangerous stuff, though. Sometimes, they use the double for the boring bits too. You know, like when they gotta set up the lights and cameras, that takes forever. Reese ain’t got time for that, she’s a busy woman. So, the double stands there, gets everything ready. Then, when it’s time to film, Reese steps in, fresh as a daisy.
I reckon it’s a pretty good gig, bein’ a body double. You get to be in the movies, kinda, without all the pressure. You don’t gotta memorize lines or nothin’, just look like the star. And I bet they pay pretty good too. Though, I hear tell it ain’t all easy. You gotta look just like the star, same hair, same clothes, even the same walk. That takes some work, I imagine.
Reese seems real fond of this Marilee gal, always postin’ pictures and videos of ‘em together. Seems like they have a good time. I guess it’s nice havin’ someone around who looks just like you, especially when you’re famous. You could send her to those fancy parties you don’t wanna go to, tell her to pretend to be you!
Now, some folks might say it’s all fake, this double business. But I don’t see it that way. It’s part of the show, part of the magic of the movies. Makes things safer and more efficient. And hey, if Reese wants a double, that’s her business. She’s earned it, I reckon. Workin’ hard all them years, makin’ us laugh and cry.
So, next time you see Reese in a movie, and she’s doin’ somethin’ crazy, like jumpin’ off a buildin’ or ridin’ a horse real fast, just remember, it might not be her. It might be that Marilee gal. The one that looks just like her. They’re the secret ingredient to make things work behind the scenes. Like a good pinch of salt in the stew, they help the whole thing taste better. Body double, huh? Who knew?
Body doubles make movin’ makin’ smoother, safer, and helps keep things on schedule. They’re like the unsung heroes of Hollywood. So the next time you’re watchin’ a Reese Witherspoon movie, give a little thought to Marilee, the gal who helps make the magic happen. She deserves a little credit, too, I figure.
