# Reese Witherspoon Buys Back Hello Sunshine

> Reese Witherspoon reacquires Hello Sunshine media company after selling it for over $900M five years ago.
- Title: Reese Witherspoon Buys Back Hello Sunshine · dot.LA | Shortify
- Summary: Reese Witherspoon reacquires Hello Sunshine media company after selling it for over $900M five years ago. Reese Witherspoon bought back Hello Sunshine from…
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- Source: dot.LA — https://dot.la/reese-witherspoon-reclaims-hello-sunshine-2678097372.html
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:08:44+00:00
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## Reese Witherspoon sells Hello Sunshine
Five years after selling Hello Sunshine for more than $900M, Reese Witherspoon is buying it back with Mediawan.
## Hello Sunshine's value dropped
The reported purchase price is in the low-to-mid eight figures, significantly below Hello Sunshine’s 2021 valuation.
## Hello Sunshine's success
Hello Sunshine produced 'Big Little Lies', 'The Morning Show', and reached 6.2 million readers through Reese's Book Club.
## Candle Media's acquisition
Candle Media, backed by Blackstone, bought Hello Sunshine in 2021 to build a portfolio of entertainment brands.
## Streaming market changed
Entertainment companies became more disciplined about content spending after the streaming boom.
## Hello Sunshine returns to founder
Hello Sunshine plans to refocus on premium film, television, and Reese's Book Club under new ownership.
## Key takeaway

Reese Witherspoon bought back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media for a reported low-to-mid eight figure price, signaling a shift in media valuations after the streaming boom.