Reese Witherspoon Reflects on Duvall’s Legacy in Film

Reese Witherspoon Reflects on Duvall’s Legacy in Film

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 paid tribute to her 'extraordinary' co-star Robert Duvall two days after his .

The actress, 49, took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday sharing a photo of them from the set of their 2008 romantic comedy, Four Christmases.

'I feel very lucky that I got to work with Robert Duvall in this lifetime. What an extraordinary actor... and a wonderful gentleman,' she wrote.

'His legacy will live on through his wonderful performances. God rest his soul,' Witherspoon added.

The Hollywood icon passed away 'peacefully' at his home on Sunday in Middleburg, , his publicist announced on Monday.

Duvall was best known for playing Tom Hagen, the consigliere and lawyer for the Corleone family, opposite and Marlon Brando in

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Reese Witherspoon, 49, paid tribute to her 'extraordinary' Four Christmases co-star Robert Duvall, two days after his death at the age of 95

In Four Christmases, Duvall played the role of Howard, the eccentric father of Vince Vaughn's character, Brad, who struggles to survive the holiday alongside his girlfriend, Kate, played by Witherspoon.

His other acclaimed movies include Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini and Tender Mercies.

'I feel very lucky that I got to work with Robert Duvall in this lifetime. What an extraordinary actor... and a wonderful gentleman,' she wrote; Witherspoon pictured in 2025

In Four Christmases, Duvall played the father of Vince Vaughn's character, Brad, who struggles to survive the holiday alongside his girlfriend, Kate, played by Witherspoon; Seen in a still

Duvall was best known for playing Tom Hagen, the consigliere and lawyer for the Corleone family, opposite Al Pacino and Marlon Brando in The Godfather films; Pictured in a still

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Hours after Duvall's death celebrity tributes poured in paying tribute to the late, great Oscar winner.

Pacino and Robert De Niro co-starred with Duvall in Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 mafia sequel The Godfather Part II, and they both issued rare public statements.

'It was an honor to have worked with Robert Duvall,' Pacino told Variety on Monday.

'He was a born actor as they say, his connection with it, his understanding and his phenomenal gift will always be remembered. I will miss him.'

De Niro, who also co-starred with the two-time Emmy winner in the 1981 crime drama True Confessions, wrote: 'God bless Bobby. I hope I can live till I'm 95. May he rest in peace.'

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