Reese Witherspoon sues Star magazine

Reese Walks the Line to Court
Wed Jun 21, 8:51 PM ET

Star magazine has hit a baby bump in the road.

Reese Witherspoon filed a lawsuit against the publication Wednesday, arguing that a “phony” June 26 cover story headlined “Reese & Julia–Baby #3″ and featuring shots of Witherspoon and Julia Roberts was a “callous effort to boost the tabloid’s sagging sales,” according to court documents obtained by E! Online.

The Oscar winner is claiming she has suffered significant distress and damage to her good name because of the story.

Star couldn’t be reached for comment.

The magazine cover in question directed readers to check out the inside pages to “get all the happy details,” apparently referring to Witherspoon’s alleged pregnancy. “Going for Baby No. 3!” was the tagline in the issue’s table of contents. The cover photo also appeared front and center on Star’s Website…full story

>>>>> My Thoughts: What a stupid thing to lie about. I mean seriously, if you’re going to make up a lie about stars, make it that they’re having an affair or something juicy like that! A baby?? Puh-lease!