A young woman who's reinvented herself as a New York socialite must return home to Alabama to obtain a divorce from her husband, after seven years of separation.

At its core, Sweet Home Alabama tells the story of Melanie Carmichael (played by Reese Witherspoon), a successful New York ...

Josh Lucas and Reese Witherspoon starred as childhood soulmates in the 2002 hit Sweet Home Alabama Ale Russian is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023.

with a slew of upcoming movies and TV projects set to highlight his versatility further. Each new role affirms that he is ...