AceShowbiz - During Hello Sunshine's Shine Away event, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern discussed critical moments in their careers. Dern revealed that Witherspoon is her most trusted advisor, confiding in her about everything from romance to career decisions.

Witherspoon recalled an "aha moment" where she realized the need for help in running her production company, Hello Sunshine. Despite her award-winning projects, she realized she lacked a business plan and struggled to keep the lights on. This led her to seek guidance and hire CEO Sarah Harden, transforming the company's fortunes.

Dern emphasized the power of female support, citing the influence of women in her family and in the industry. She credits them with fostering a sense of sisterhood that empowers women to be storytellers in their own right.

The friendship between "Big Little Lies" co-stars Dern and Witherspoon has always been open and supportive. Whether it's attending events in matching outfits or producing a barbecue event together, they exemplify a modern-day example of sisterhood. During the panel, Witherspoon chimed in, revealing their recent collaboration on a less career-oriented project. "We produced a barbecue last week," she disclosed, echoing Dern's sentiment of their uniquely intertwined personal and professional lives.

Meanwhile, Witherspoon has announced her first novel collaboration with renowned thriller writer Harlan Coben. Titled yet to be confirmed, the novel is based on Witherspoon's original idea and has been developed over several months. Coben praised Witherspoon's creativity and enthusiasm for the project.