Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell joke about his ‘sexiest man alive’ snub

Reese Witherspoon turned heads once again with a show-stopping red-carpet appearance at the screening of her latest comedy, You’re Cordially Invited. The Legally Blonde star stepped out in style alongside co-star Will Ferrell for the star-studded event at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Tuesday, January 28.

Dressed in a sophisticated black wool flounce jacket and matching skirt by Louis Vuitton, Witherspoon exuded effortless elegance. The ensemble featured gold-accented buttons and zippers, adding a refined touch to her structured peplum jacket. The two-tiered ruffles on her miniskirt perfectly complemented the design of her top, creating a cohesive and polished look.

Witherspoon kept her accessories minimal, pairing the outfit with classic black closed-toe heels. Her voluminous blonde locks cascaded over her shoulders, while soft pink hues in her makeup added a radiant glow to her complexion.

The event, which included an unexpected appearance by a man dressed as an alligator, was a lively affair. However, the red carpet moment took a humorous turn when Witherspoon and Ferrell playfully addressed his exclusion from People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive competition.

“There isn’t another contender for the 2025 contest,” Witherspoon joked while speaking exclusively to People on the red carpet. “Because I mean, who else would it be?” she added. “I can’t think of anybody.” Ferrell, known for his quick wit, embraced the moment, quipping: “I think last year the idea was, kind of, floated out there.

People were slightly indoctrinated to it. Now let’s go people, pull the trigger!” In You’re Cordially Invited, Witherspoon takes on the role of Margot, the sister of a bride, while Ferrell plays Jim, the father of another bride. The film, set to be a lighthearted wedding comedy, follows the chaos that ensues when two weddings are mistakenly booked at the same venue.

Fans won’t have to wait long to see Witherspoon and Ferrell’s comedic chemistry on screen. You’re Cordially Invited is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 30. With Witherspoon’s signature charm and Ferrell’s comedic brilliance, the film promises to be a must-watch, bringing plenty of laughter and unexpected twists to the wedding genre.