# Reese Witherspoon Buys Hello Sunshine Back

> Reese Witherspoon partners with Mediawan to repurchase Hello Sunshine, the media company she founded in 2016.
- Title: Reese Witherspoon Buys Hello Sunshine Back · dot.LA | Shortify
- Summary: Reese Witherspoon partners with Mediawan to repurchase Hello Sunshine, the media company she founded in 2016. Reese Witherspoon is buying back Hello…
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- Published: 2026-10-23T16:02:10+00:00
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## Reese Witherspoon buys Hello Sunshine back
Five years after selling Hello Sunshine for more than $900M, Reese Witherspoon partners with Mediawan to buy it back.
## Purchase price below 2021 valuation
The reported purchase price is in the low-to-mid eight figures, significantly below Hello Sunshine’s 2021 valuation.
## Hello Sunshine’s 2016 origins
Founded in 2016, Hello Sunshine produced shows like Big Little Lies and The Morning Show, reaching 6.2 million readers via Reese’s Book Club.
## Candle Media acquisition in 2021
Candle Media, backed by Blackstone, acquired Hello Sunshine in 2021 as part of a broader entertainment portfolio strategy.
## Streaming market shift
Entertainment companies became more disciplined about content spending after the streaming boom ended.
## Hello Sunshine’s new focus
Hello Sunshine will refocus on premium film, television, and Reese’s Book Club under founder-led ownership.
## Key takeaway

Reese Witherspoon is buying back Hello Sunshine, the media company she founded in 2016, for a price below its 2021 valuation.