Editorial Pick of the week-Vogue's May Issue Spread with Reese Witherspoon on her soon to be opening of the epic film Water for Elephants and her co star Tai (the elephant). Photographed by the great and iconic Peter Lindbergh

Photographed by Peter Lindbergh

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“I’ve always been a little bit of a tomboy,” says Witherspoon, with her Water for Elephants costar Tai. “I enjoy the thrill of doing something dangerous.” Dior sequined, embroidered tulle dress. Lorraine Schwartz pavé-diamond earrings.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.

CHARGING AHEAD

“There’s that determination in her,” says her director, Francis Lawrence, “but there’s also a sense of vulnerability.”
Sophie Theallet silk dress with grosgrain ties. Lorraine Schwartz earrings.

PLAY TIME

“I don’t wake up to make movies,” she says. “I wake up to have a wonderful family and to cultivate the best life for all of us.”
Narciso Rodriguez silk charmeuse dress. Fred Leighton bracelets. Valentino jeweled heels.
In this story: hair, Julien d’Ys; makeup, Stéphane Marais. Produced by Ricardo D. Martins for North Six. Shot on location at L.A. Circus. Set design, Colin Donahue. Tai the elephant, from Have Trunk Will Travel.

A DAY AT THE CIRCUS

Reese Witherspoon, in Dolce & Gabbana embellished top and shorts.