We were first introduced to Reese Witherspoon way back in 1991, when she played the female lead in The Man on the Moon. Over the next few years, we saw her face in a number of favorites including Cruel Intentions, Pleasantville, Legally Blonde, and Sweet Home Alabama. But what really drew America to Reese was her Hollywood coupledom with Ryan Philippe. At first, it appeared they were a Hollywood golden couple, and everyone loved them for it. But after two children and a handful of years, an affair got the best of them and the two split.

While gossip mags ragged on her failed marriage, Reese prevailed and came away with some sexy, stunning single mom looks in 2007 – particularly her newly iconic shaggy bangs. Take a peek at her looks from 1996 to today in this week's installment of Through the Years.

Gosh, with all this talk about Reese Witherspoon, we can hardly wait another minute to see her in Four Christmases!