12 Times Reese Witherspoon Is F*cking Hilarious in Big Little Lies

Updated on Sep 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM

Among the many reasons to love Big Little Lies is the complicated, hilarious, and gloriously petty Madeline Mackenzie. The memorable character is portrayed perfectly by Reese Witherspoon, who brings equal parts heart and sass to a role that sits with you even after you're done watching the award-winning HBO series. As we await more news about a possible second season, relive some of Madeline's most hilarious moments from season one.

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When She's Happily Resentful

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When She Makes This Face

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When She Drops Some Real Talk

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When She Really Sets Herself Up For Failure

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When She Gives Another Driver a Bit of Advice

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When She Offers the Same Advice at a Restaurant

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When She Flashes Some Side-Eye Like a Godd*mn Pro

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When She Prepares For Petty Drama

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When She Has Absolutely Zero Issues With Confidence

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When She Doesn't Bother Sugarcoating It

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When She Loses Her Cool

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12 Times Reese Witherspoon Is F*cking Hilarious in Big Little Lies

When She's Happily Resentful

When She Makes This Face

When She Drops Some Real Talk

When She Really Sets Herself Up For Failure

When She Gives Another Driver a Bit of Advice

When She Offers the Same Advice at a Restaurant

When She Flashes Some Side-Eye Like a Godd*mn Pro

When She Prepares For Petty Drama

When She Has Absolutely Zero Issues With Confidence

When She Doesn't Bother Sugarcoating It

When She Loses Her Cool

And When She Totally Nails the Slow-Blink Smirk

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