For some, the debate over whether there is life after death is still a question waiting to be resolved. But for actress Reese Witherspoon, heaven is more than an idea.
The 40-year-old actress opened up about her spiritual beliefs during a dinner party with comedian Chelsea Handler on the new Netflix show “Chelsea”, revealing a strong faith in the afterlife.
During the conversation, Handler asked Witherspoon what she thinks happens after people die.
“I think we go to heaven,” Witherspoon, who was reportedly raised Episcopalian, responded. “I think you get an angel and the wings and the thing and the halo, the whole deal.”
The surety of Witherspoon’s faith prompted show host Chelsea Handler, who has identified as Jewish in the past but remains skeptical about religion, to share a story about her own encounters with the supernatural. The comedian spoke about how a psychic managed to channel the spirit of her late mother ― an event that almost convinced her to have faith in a higher power.
But Witherspoon suggested she’s had experiences that have proven to her that death isn’t the end.
“This is just me, I really believe it,” Witherspoon said. “I’ve had car accidents, I’ve given birth to babies, I swear my grandparents are in the room. I’ve seen my grandfather in a theater in New York when I was on the stage. I know it.”
Listen to a clip above and tune in to “Chelsea” on Netflix for the entire conversation.
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