Reese Witherspoon’s mother, Betty Reese, recently celebrated her birthday, and to mark the occasion, the «Legally Blonde» star shared a series of heartfelt photos with the birthday girl.

«Happy birthday to my wonderful mother Betty, who taught me to find beauty in simple things – in handmade art, flowers in the garden, little children, and all the dogs and horses in the world!» the actress captioned the post.

As a gift, Reese presented her mom with a bright red lipstick.

«She adores red lipstick», the actress added with a smile.

But Betty Reese is more than just a source of inspiration – she’s a woman with an impressive professional background. Holding a doctorate in pediatric nursing, she spent over 30 years teaching future nurses at the University of Tennessee.

Reese and her mother share a close and loving bond. They often travel together, participate in photo shoots, and appear in interviews side by side. In one of them, Reese reflected:

«I’ve always wondered how many of her former students are now helping people around the world. My mom always said that a life spent in service to others is the best kind of life».

Fun fact: Reese and Betty look strikingly alike – both have blonde hair and vivid blue eyes.

Photo: Instagram @reesewitherspoon